Care Specialist: Complex Needs (Flexible Shifts)

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Durham County Council is expanding its Home Support Worker team at Hawthorn House, delivering step up/step down care for young people and adults with complex learning disabilities and/or autism. You will join a caring team and work across early mornings and a rotating schedule, with enhancements for evenings, nights and weekends.

Successful applicants will have care experience and GCSEs, with induction covering PBS, medication administration, and moving/handling.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment or with people with learning disabilities or behaviours that may challenge.
• 4 GCSEs (9-4/A-C) or an equivalent relevant qualification; care qualification supported if not held.
• DBS Enhanced Disclosure required for successful applicants.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at Hawthorn House by 7 am for some shifts and work on a rota over a 7-day period with days, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Provide specialist care interventions using Positive Behaviour Support and other therapeutic approaches to stabilise and address complex behaviours.
• Complete induction and training including Positive Behaviour Support, administering medication, moving and handling with regular supervisions.

Skills

Caring nature

People skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

GCSEs (4 or equivalent)

Job description

Durham County Council is expanding its Home Support Worker team at Hawthorn House, delivering step up/step down care for young people and adults with complex learning disabilities and/or autism. You will join a caring team and work across early mornings and a rotating schedule, with enhancements for evenings, nights and weekends.

Successful applicants will have care experience and GCSEs, with induction covering PBS, medication administration, and moving/handling.