Specialist Female Support Workers – Intensive Home-Based Care Package

Specialist Support Workers - Intensive Home-Based Care Package

Endorphins Enrich |

Location

HR4 | 1:1 Support | Immediate Start

Make a meaningful difference. Help a young person thrive at home.

Female Support Workers Only

Due to the specific needs of this individual care package, we are seeking female applicants who have the relevant skills, experience and compassionate approach required to provide safe, consistent and child-centred support.

This is a specialist role requiring sensitivity, professionalism and a commitment to supporting young people's individual needs, dignity and wellbeing.

At Endorphins Enrich, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, understood, valued and supported to reach their potential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about child-centred care and have the skills, patience and understanding to support young people with complex needs, including, autism, emotional regulation difficulties and trauma-related needs.

The Role

You will provide dedicated 1

1 support within the family home and community, working collaboratively with the young person, their family and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Consistency, trust and relationship-building are essential. You will help create a predictable, nurturing environment where boundaries are clear, routines are maintained and the young person's individual needs, wishes and interests remain at the centre of everything you do.

This is a specialist role requiring confidence in managing periods of heightened anxiety or emotional dysregulation while maintaining a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental approach.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide child-centred support

Following the young person's agreed routines, boundaries and support plans consistently, promoting safety, dignity, choice and emotional wellbeing.

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Support eating disorder recovery

Assist with meal preparation and supervision, encourage adherence to agreed meal plans, record food intake as required, manage mealtime anxiety and support structured post-meal activities.

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Promote emotional regulation

Recognise early signs of distress and use autism-informed communication, sensory regulation, grounding techniques and appropriate calming strategies.

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Support daily routines

Assist with breakfast, morning preparation, school transitions, transport where required, homework and the development of positive daily routines.

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Encourage meaningful activities

Support creative interests, education, structured leisure and appropriate community participation.

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Promote safe activity levels

Monitor activity and community access in line with agreed clinical and care plans, helping to reduce risks associated with excessive or compulsive exercise. Any restrictions must be lawful, authorised, proportionate and implemented therapeutically.

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Maintain safety and manage risk

Follow individual risk assessments, safeguarding procedures, Positive Behaviour Support plans and agreed de-escalation strategies.

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Support health monitoring

Assist with attendance at GP, blood monitoring, CAMHS and Crisis Team appointments, and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate.

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Work in partnership

Build positive relationships with the family and communicate effectively with parents, clinicians and other professionals.

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Maintain accurate records

Document support provided, food intake where required, changes in presentation, emotional wellbeing, incidents and relevant health or safeguarding concerns.

Essential Experience and Skills

We are looking for people who can demonstrate

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs.
• An understanding of eating disorders and the challenges associated with mealtimes, anxiety and compulsive exercise.
• Knowledge of autism and the importance of predictable routines, clear communication and sensory-informed support.
• Experience of trauma-informed practice and supporting emotional regulation.
• Knowledge or experience of Positive Behaviour Support, de-escalation and proactive risk management.
• The ability to remain calm, consistent and compassionate during periods of heightened distress.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, professional boundaries, confidentiality and child-centred practice.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small, consistent team and follow detailed support plans.
• Confidence in communicating with families and working collaboratively with healthcare and education professionals.

An understanding of the lawful implementation of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) restrictions, where applicable, is highly desirable. Staff must be able to follow relevant authorisations, legal requirements and individual care plans.

What We Are Looking For

Above all, we are looking for people who understand that behaviour is communication, consistency builds trust, and therapeutic support must always be delivered with compassion and respect.

You will be patient, emotionally resilient, observant and reliable. You will understand the importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries while helping a young person feel heard, supported and safe.

You will be committed to working in a way that promotes dignity, reduces distress and supports the young person's individual goals, interests and relationships.

Hours and Working Pattern

This package is expected to provide approximately 64 hours of support per week, across seven days, with flexibility to respond to appointments and changes in assessed need.

Proposed working hours

Weekdays

• 7:00am - 8:15am
• 12:30pm - 8:00pm

Weekends

• 9:00am - 7:00pm daily

The final rota will be confirmed as part of the package arrangements. Additional flexibility may be required around health appointments and periods of increased risk. Any enhanced staffing arrangements will be agreed in line with assessed need and the wider support plan.

Location

HR4, Herefordshire area.

Start date

As soon as possible, subject to package approval and completion of the required recruitment and onboarding checks.

The Difference You Will Make

Your contribution will help to

• Support a safe transition from inpatient care back to the family home.
• Reduce the risk of further hospital admissions.
• Promote safer eating routines and reduce risks associated with excessive exercise and self-harm.
• Improve emotional regulation, wellbeing and health monitoring.
• Help maintain education and meaningful daily activities.
• Strengthen family relationships and reduce pressure on parents and crisis services.
• Support the development of a sustainable plan for the young person to remain safely at home.

Join Endorphins Enrich

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in a young person's life and have the specialist skills, compassion and consistency this role requires, we would love to hear from you.

Join Endorphins Enrich and become part of a dedicated team committed to providing safe, individualised and therapeutic support when it matters most.

To apply

Please submit your CV and a brief overview of your relevant experience in supporting children or young people with complex needs

Endorphins Enrich is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, appropriate background checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required, and completion of relevant training and onboarding requirements.