CARE SUPPORT WORKER

Nursing Direct are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to provide one-to-one care for a 15-year-old female with behavioural needs in her home environment in Loughborough, Leicestershire. This role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping a young person build a structured routine through sports, fitness, and positive engagement.

Our client has experienced challenges in maintaining placements and requires structured daily activities to support her emotional well-being and long-term personal growth. Your role will focus on providing stability, encouragement, and active engagement in sports and fitness, including football and gym activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide structured support with a strong focus on sports and physical activities.
• Encourage routine, goal-setting, and positive reinforcement.
• Manage and reduce risks associated with missing episodes, particularly in the evenings.
• Offer emotional support and help de-escalate challenging situations.
• Work collaboratively with the family and professionals to maintain a stable and supportive environment.
• Ensure the young person’s safety and manage any behavioural challenges with care and professionalism.

Candidate requirements:

• A passion for sports, especially football and fitness activities.
• Previous experience working with young people with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• PMVA or equivalent restraint training (essential).
• Ability to actively engage in outdoor and sporting activities.
• Comfortable working in a home environment with pets (dogs are present but can be put away if needed).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with the young person.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay rates.
• A supportive and professional team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A chance to make a real difference in a young person’s life.

If you are an empathetic, energetic, and resilient support worker looking for a rewarding opportunity to help a young person build a brighter future, we want to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE: Nursing Direct is a UK based agency and are only able to offer work in the UK. We require all applicants to be living in the UK with UK right to work. We cannot provide VISA sponsorships. We cannot consider candidates holding 20-Hour Student or Skilled Worker VISAs. You will need to reside within a commutable distance to the advertised location.

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