1:1 Care Assistant for Complex Needs

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A large integrated healthcare organization is seeking a support worker to assist in caring for patients with complex care needs. The candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing essential one-on-one care and support for daily living activities. Responsibilities include monitoring patient health, providing reassurance, and maintaining effective communication. This role is critical in enabling patients to achieve their personal goals and improving their quality of care. Suitable candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work semi-autonomously.

Qualifications

• Required to support patients with complex care needs.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Capability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support.
• Monitor patient health and report changes to senior staff.
• Support patients in daily living activities.

Skills

Ability to provide 1:1 patient care

De-escalation techniques

Communication skills

Empathy and reassurance

Job description

A large integrated healthcare organization is seeking a support worker to assist in caring for patients with complex care needs. The candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing essential one-on-one care and support for daily living activities. Responsibilities include monitoring patient health, providing reassurance, and maintaining effective communication. This role is critical in enabling patients to achieve their personal goals and improving their quality of care. Suitable candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work semi-autonomously.