Specialist Support Worker

Position Overview

Job Title: Specialist Support Worker
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom (Supporting Oldland Common)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Waking Nights & Bank positions available
Salary: £14.70 per hour
Closing Date: 13 August, 2026
Job Reference: agincare/TP/488907/12325

Job Introduction

Are you ready to make a truly meaningful impact in people’s lives? If you believe everyone deserves dignity, care, and opportunity, this could be the most fulfilling role of your career.

Join Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency as a Specialist Support Worker at Oldland Common, a newly built service featuring six self-contained homes for adults with complex needs. You will help individuals transition from hospital settings into the community, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and behaviours that challenge.

What We Offer You

Competitive Pay: £14.70 per hour
Flexible Contracts: Days, evenings, weekends, and waking night roles available
Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn up to £1,000 (terms and conditions apply)
Career Growth: Outstanding professional development and career progression pathways
Specialised Training: Full training to develop your skills, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Perks & Benefits: Blue Light Card discounts in shops and restaurants, plus a company pension scheme

What Is Required From You?

Experience: Experience and a good knowledge of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, as well as working with complex behaviours or high support needs.
Personal Attributes: The ability to stay calm, patient, and empathetic in challenging situations.
Commitment: A strong commitment to person-centred support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches.
Driving Licence: A full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
Right to Work: A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is currently unavailable).

What You Will Be Doing

Many of the people we support have experienced trauma, exclusion, or services that haven’t worked for them. Your role will be to provide consistent, person-centred care to help individuals build safer, more independent, and fulfilling lives by:

Implementing PBS: Utilizing Positive Behaviour Support approaches and following detailed support plans.
Daily Living & Personal Care: Assisting with daily routines, personal care tasks, and developing independence.
Community Integration: Encouraging active participation and engagement within the local community.

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting dedicated specialist support workers with innovative residential services like Oldland Common. We champion equal opportunities and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note: At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.