Driver Support Worker - Lincoln

Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour
Shifts: Days & Nights Available
Hours: Full-time & Part-time Opportunities

Are you an experienced and compassionate Support Worker looking to make a real difference? We are seeking dedicated Driver Support Workers to support individuals with a range of complex needs across Lincoln.

This role requires a Full UK Driving Licence and confidence supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and complex behaviours.

We Are Looking For Experience In One or More of the Following Areas:

Service 1

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Challenging Behaviour (CB)
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Physically fit and able to support active individuals

Service 2

• Dementia care
• Personal care
• Residential care experience

Service 3

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Psychosis
• Supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
• Physically fit and able to participate in community activities

Service 4

• Learning Disabilities (LD)
• Cerebral Palsy
• Alcohol dependency/addictive personality
• Depression, trauma and anxiety
• Supporting emotional and mental health needs
• Driving required due to use of a mobility vehicle

The role may involve supporting individuals who experience emotional dysregulation, behaviours of concern, high-risk situations, anxiety, trauma responses, and mental health crises. A calm, trauma-informed and non-reactive approach is essential.

Person Specification

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience supporting individuals with ASD, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health conditions, or complex care needs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and person-centred support
• Experience managing behaviours that challenge
• Good de-escalation and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong professional boundaries and a consistent approach
• Experience with personal care where required
• A Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• A genuine passion for helping people live independently

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Promote independence and choice
• Support with personal care where required
• Assist with medication administration
• Support daily living tasks including cooking, cleaning and appointments
• Encourage community access and social inclusion
• Follow support plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans
• Accurately complete documentation and records
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer

• Paid induction and training
• Funded Health & Social Care Diplomas (Level 2-5)
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave
• 28 Days Annual Leave
• Career progression opportunities

About IBC Healthcare

IBC Healthcare supports individuals across the Midlands with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions. We are proud that 97% of our employees would recommend us as a great place to work, and 93% plan to stay with us for the next 3-5 years.

Apply today and make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

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