CARE SUPPORT WORKER (PMVA REQUIRED)

Nursing Direct are currently recruiting experienced, compassionate, and resilient Care Support Workers across Guildford and surrounding areas in Surrey.

This role involves supporting individuals living with autism and complex needs, including behaviours that may challenge. You’ll be working within a dedicated and supportive team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and positive outcomes.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone confident in dynamic environments, committed to safeguarding, and passionate about making a genuine difference.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with autism and complex behavioural needs
• Support service users with, daily living tasks, personal care and maintaining routines and life skills
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and follow agreed risk management strategies
• Safely manage behaviours that challenge in line with PMVA training and organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reports in line with regulatory requirements
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, independence, and dignity at all times

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience supporting individuals with autism and behaviours that may challenge
• Current PMVA (Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression) training – mandatory
• Strong understanding of autism spectrum conditions and trauma-informed approaches
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately during crisis situations
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team-working approach
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays (where possible)
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Shifts available:

We offer various shifts ranging from 8–12 hours, including:

• Days
• Nights
• Weekends (if you’re happy to work them)

What we offer:

• Competitive pay rates (paid weekly – every Friday)
• Holiday pay
• Referral Bonus Scheme:
• £50 per Carer
• £100 per Nurse (T&Cs apply)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and responsive team environment
• The chance to make a real impact supporting individuals to live safer, more independent lives

Nursing Direct is a UK-based agency. We are only able to consider candidates currently living in the UK with valid Right to Work. We do not offer visa sponsorship and cannot accept applicants on 20-hour Student or Skilled Worker VISAs. You must live within a commutable distance of St Helens.

Nursing Direct is committed to safeguarding both adults and children. All successful candidates will be required to meet our compliance standards and complete ongoing safeguarding training as part of their role.

If you are a compassionate and resilient Support Worker looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.