Support Worker

Support Worker – (Vulnerable Adults)
Reading, Berkshire – South East

Who we are?

At 360 CAMHS & Supported Living, building trust is central to everything we do. We support vulnerable adults by creating safe, consistent, and trauma-informed environments where they feel understood, protected, and supported to grow.

Establishing trust is the first step in helping people build healthy relationships with themselves and others.

Our services are aligned with statutory bodies and designed to meet both immediate needs and long-term outcomes. Through safeguarding-led, relationship-based support, we prioritise emotional wellbeing, stability, and resilience.

We are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and a member of the Restraint Reduction Network, reflecting our commitment to regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and reducing restrictive practices wherever possible.

By creating safe and trusting spaces, we empower the adults we support to move forward knowing they are heard and respected.

What You’ll Do

• Work both independently and as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with the adults you support.
• Follow care plans, observe mental states, and ensure the safety of others.
• Positively manage challenging behaviour and situations.
• Support adults in developing independent living skills and integrating into their local Reading community.
• Escort and support people in community activities and appointments across Reading and the surrounding area.
• Attend meetings and share feedback on each person’s progress.
• Complete accurate records and reports in line with policy.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and manage risk effectively.
• Support physical health monitoring and daily routines.
• Help organise stimulating activities and weekly plans.
• Empower the people you support to reach their full potential.

What We Offer

At 360 CAMHS & Supported Living, we value our staff and strive to create a happy, supportive, and inclusive workplace. We understand the challenges of the job and ensure that no one faces them alone.

You’ll benefit from:

• Regular supervision and guidance from an experienced, diverse multi-disciplinary team.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A strong culture of teamwork and mutual support.
• Good transport links, with Reading’s rail connections to London, Oxford and the wider South East.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months’ experience working as an adults’ support worker in the UK.
• Strong understanding of complex mental health needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion, patience, and the ability to engage the “hard to engage.”
• In-person PMVA trained.
• Experience with Autism, ADHD & alcohol abuse

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