Assistant Residential Support Worker

Assistant Residential Support Worker
Location: Halifax
Client: Calderdale Borough Council
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full time - Varied shifts on a 4-week rota, including:

• Sleep-in: 12:00 pm – 23:00 pm, then 7:00 am – 12:30 pm
• Day shifts: 8:30 am – 16:00 pm, 9:00 am – 16:30 pm, 13:00 pm – 20:30 pm
• Includes 4–5 sleep-ins per month and alternate weekends

Salary: £15.66 per hour (Umbrella)
About the Role
You will support adults with severe and enduring mental health issues, learning disabilities, and other complex needs in a residential setting. The aim is to help individuals develop the skills and confidence to live as independently as possible within their community.
Key Responsibilities

• Support service users with daily living activities in line with agreed outcome plans
• Build respectful and positive relationships with service users and their families
• Continuously assess mental state and risks, and develop risk management plans
• Monitor health changes and report concerns appropriately
• Handle finances and medication administration
• Maintain cleanliness and domestic standards
• Record relevant information using IT systems
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience in adult residential care, particularly mental health, learning disabilities, and complex needs
• Understanding of mental health issues and their impact
• Experience assessing individual needs and managing risks
• Familiarity with safeguarding practices and data protection principles
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions and care planning (desirable)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Competent in using IT systems for record-keeping
• Written and numerical skills equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
• Ability to work under pressure and manage challenging situations

Additional Requirements

• Must be a driver with access to own vehicle and appropriate business insurance
• Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List Check required
• Willingness to work weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of vulnerable adults
• No personal care or manual handling required

Additional Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible working across a consistent establishment
• Training and development opportunities

If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.

At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email on Jack.Lonsdale@Servicecare.org.uk