Community Complex Support Worker

Superior Healthcare; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

NVQ/Diploma opportunities

Annual paid refreshers

Wellbeing team access

Referral scheme with vouchers

Paid training

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is recruiting a Community Complex Support Worker to assist a non-verbal young male in Tunbridge Wells with epilepsy and developmental delay. You will support with enteral feeding, medications, oral suctioning, hoisting and personal care.

Shifts include Twilight 5:00pm–10:00pm, Day 7:00am–5:00pm, and Waking Night 8:00pm–8:00am, with benefits such as paid training and progression opportunities. A UK driving licence and full right to work in the UK are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK-based care experience.
• Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Show the client dignity and respect at all times.
• Refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager for person-centred care.
• Advocate for the client, acting in their best interests and per company policies.
• Be calm, friendly and engaging with the client about their interests.
• Closely observe, monitor the client and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

UK care experience

Epilepsy support

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Job description

Complex Support Worker!

Superior Healthcare are recruiting a Community Complex Support Worker to support a young male in Tunbridge Wells with complex epilepsy and developmental delay.

Our client is non-verbal and requires support with enteral feeding and medication, oral suctioning, hoisting and personal care.

Experience in complex care is essential. We are looking for someone calm, gentle and confident who can provide consistent, reassuring support.

Shifts

Twilight 5:00pm–10:00pm, Day 7:00am–5:00pm, Waking Night 8:00pm–8:00am.

Benefits:

• Pay rates £14.00 – £17.00 per hour (Bank holidays up to £30)
• Thorough induction, and ongoing paid training
• Option to work towards an NVQ/Diploma.
• Holiday Pay.
• Great Company Pension.
• Blue Light Card – we’ll pay for it!
• Referral Scheme: receive Amazon vouchers when you refer-a-friend.
• Access to employee assistance program.
• Menopause support
• Ongoing support provided by our team of nurses and supervisors.

*You must be based in the UK to apply for this role – we do not offer VISA sponsorship*

Responsibilities

• To show the client dignity and respect at all times.
• To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
• To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.
• To be calm, friendly and engaging with the client around their interests and hobbies.
• To closely observe and monitor the client and keep thorough documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months UK based care experience.
• Experience supporting individuals with Epilepsy.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full Right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house women's health support.