Residential Support Worker

Dignus Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned organization in Nottingham is seeking individuals to provide support for adults with complex needs, including autism and mental health conditions. The role offers diverse responsibilities, promoting independence and safety. Candidates should have prior experience in supporting individuals with complex needs. The organization values confidence and a person-centred approach in a fast-paced environment, and it provides comprehensive training and benefits including extra leave and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing development

28 Days & Extra annual leave

Early Pay – access wages before payday

2x salary life insurance

Overtime opportunities

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Blue Light Card discounts

Fully funded apprenticeships

Health Plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with confidence and resilience.
• Calm, person-centred approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a range of complex needs.
• Help people stay safe and build independence.
• Work towards everyday goals making a real difference.

Skills

Experience in autism

Experience in dementia

Experience in learning disabilities

Experience in mental health

Behavioural support experience

Job description

Overview

If you have experience supporting people with complex needs and challenging behaviours, this is a role where your skills genuinely matter. You’ll be joining a team that values you and gives you the support you need to do your best work.

What we offer

• Full training and ongoing development
• 28 Days & Extra annual leave at key milestones
• Early Pay – access your wages before payday
• 2x salary life insurance
• Overtime opportunities
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Fully funded apprenticeships
• Health Plan

Role responsibilities

You will support adults with a range of complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health conditions and challenging behaviours. This is a busy, high‑energy role where no two days are the same. You will help people stay safe, build independence and work towards everyday goals that make a real difference to their lives.

Working pattern

Due to the nature of the service operating 24/7, you will be required to work any 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis, which will include a mix of weekdays and weekends.

About Dignus Group

Dignus Group is a family‑owned organisation founded in 2006. We provide person‑centred care for adults aged 18 and over with profound and complex needs, including learning disabilities, mental health conditions and forensic backgrounds.

Through our divisions, Dignus Specialist Care and Dignus Support, we offer residential care and supported living for individuals with autistic spectrum disorders, mental health conditions, physical and sensory disabilities and complex behavioural needs.

Our care pathway supports people to move from restrictive settings to living as independently as possible.

Our values

• Confidence
• Integrity
• Resilience
• Courage
• Respect

What we’re looking for

This role requires previous experience supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours. We are looking for people who can bring:

• Experience in autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health or behavioural support.
• Confidence and resilience in fast‑paced environments
• A calm, person‑centred approach
• A genuine passion for helping people live more independent lives

We welcome everyone

Dignus Group is a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace.

• We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
• If you are successful, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Having past convictions does not automatically exclude you, and each case is considered fairly.