Complex Care Support Worker

SeeMeHired

Crewe

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 28,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Rotas provided 4 weeks in advance

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management and clear career

Holiday pay access

24/7 operational support

Job summary

SeeMeHired is seeking a dedicated Complex Care Support Worker to join our home-based care team in Crewe. You will provide person-centred support, tracheostomy and airway care, respiratory management and mobility assistance to individuals with complex health needs in their own home and community.

Successful applicants will have at least 12 months in complex care, a UK driving license, and Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent).

Qualifications

This role requires at least 12 months of experience in complex care.
Experience with tracheostomy care and airway support is essential.
Experience with respiratory support and chest management is preferred.
Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy and mobility needs.
Experience with gastrostomy feeding and medication administration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Providing consistent, person-centred support within the individual's home and community
Providing tracheostomy care and airway support in accordance with care plan
Supporting with chest management and respiratory care
Monitoring respiratory presentation and escalating concerns appropriately
Supporting epilepsy and seizure management per protocols
Maintaining accurate digital care notes and records

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Respiratory support

Moving and handling

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Complex care experience

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care

Current First Aid training

Job description

Your key responsibilities will include:

Providing consistent, person-centred support within the individual's home and community
Providing tracheostomy care and airway support in accordance with the individual's care plan and your assessed competencies
Supporting with chest management and respiratory care
Monitoring the individual's respiratory presentation and escalating concerns appropriately
Supporting with epilepsy and seizure management, including following individual seizure protocols
Providing gastrostomy/enteral feeding, hydration and medication support in line with your training and assessed competencies
Supporting an individual who is nil by mouth
Supporting with personal care and all aspects of daily living
Providing full moving and handling support as part of a 2:1 care team
Supporting safe use of specialist mobility and postural equipment, including a wheelchair and P-Pod chair
Recognising changes in the individual's presentation and escalating concerns appropriately
Maintaining accurate digital care notes and records
Working closely with nurses, families, carers and other healthcare professionals to ensure consistent and safe care
Promoting the individual's dignity, comfort, choice and quality of life at all times

About the Individual You Will Support

You will be supporting an individual with significant neurological, respiratory and physical needs who requires consistent and attentive support. The individual has severe cerebral palsy, significant developmental delay and complex respiratory needs, including a tracheostomy and ongoing chest management. They also require support with epilepsy management, gastrostomy feeding and medication administration and are nil by mouth. The individual is non-verbal, uses a wheelchair/P-Pod chair and requires full moving and handling support on a 2:1 basis. You will work as part of an established care team, following individualised care plans and clinical guidance to provide safe, consistent and person-centred support.

Are you a dedicated and experienced Complex Care Support Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting an individual with complex health needs in their own home and community?

To be successful in this Complex Care Support Worker role, you will need:

A minimum of 12 months' experience in a Complex Care Support Worker role
Experience providing tracheostomy care and airway support
Experience with chest management and respiratory support
Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy and seizure management
Experience with gastrostomy/enteral feeding and medication administration
Experience supporting individuals who are nil by mouth
Experience with complex moving and handling
Confidence supporting individuals with significant physical disabilities and mobility needs
Confidence using digital care planning systems and maintaining accurate care records
Excellent communication skills with a calm, resilient and professional approach
A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Eligibility to work in the UK, Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent)
Current First Aid training
Experience supporting individuals with cerebral palsy
Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
Experience supporting non-verbal individuals with complex communication needs, If you are an experienced Complex Care Support Worker with the clinical skills required to support an individual with complex health needs, we'd love to hear from you., Confidence in using digital care planning systems.
Excellent communication skills and a calm, resilient and professional attitude.
A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desired criteria

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults or Children).
Current First Aid training.

This role is ideal for a compassionate, confident and resilient Support Worker with proven complex care experience who is committed to promoting safety, dignity, independence and quality of life.

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