Complex Care Support Worker

Invictus Complex Care Ltd; Eling; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and ongoing development

Clinical guidance and support from the

Ongoing management support

Meaningful client relationship

Job summary

Invictus Complex Care Ltd in Totton is seeking an experienced Complex Care Assistant for a regular weekly shift with a client who has an acquired brain injury. The role focuses on person-centred support to promote independence, safety and wellbeing within the home.

You will provide personal care, PEG feeding and medication administration, plus domestic tasks and social activities, while working with a nurse-led team to ensure high-quality care and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex needs or brain injury preferred.
• Ability to provide person-centred care with dignity and respect.
• Willingness to undertake training for PEG feeding and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and privacy.
• Support PEG feeding and nutritional needs.
• Administer medications per care plan and competencies.
• Provide domestic support within the client’s home.
• Support social activities and community access.
• Encourage independence and client choice.
• Build a respectful, trusting relationship with the client.
• Assist the client to engage in activities and interests.
• Collaborate with wider care and clinical team.
• Maintain accurate care records and raise concerns as needed.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Manual vehicle driving

Caring and compassionate

Reliable and patient

Good communication

Teamwork

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SUPPORT WITH SPONSORSHIP, OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOURS IN RELATION TO CURRENT SPONSORSHIP

1 shift per week- 0700-1900.

Shift pattern:

Week 1- Monday

Week 2- Tuesday

This position would suit someone looking for a consistent weekly shift who can build a strong working relationship with the client and become a valued member of their support team.

Company Overview

Invictus Complex Care Limited is a nurse-owned and led provider specializing in complex home care across the UK. Our focus is on delivering exceptional care outcomes for our clients, prioritizing their well-being over business profits, and fostering a supportive environment for our staff.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Complex Care Assistant looking for a regular weekly shift within a supportive care environment.

The client has an acquired brain injury and requires person-centred support with a range of daily living and care needs. You will play an important role in supporting the client to remain as independent as possible whilst ensuring their safety, dignity and wellbeing at all times.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with personal care and maintaining dignity and privacy
• PEG feeding and associated nutritional support
• Medication administration in accordance with the care plan and relevant competencies
• Domestic support within the client's home
• Supporting with social activities and community access
• Encouraging independence and choice wherever possible
• Building a positive, respectful and trusting relationship with the client
• Supporting the client to enjoy activities and interests that are important to them
• Working alongside the wider care and clinical team
• Maintaining accurate care records and communicating any concerns appropriately

The client is a keen Southampton Football Club supporter, so someone who enjoys football and can engage with his interests would be a great fit for the role.

The client also vapes within his home, so applicants must be comfortable working in an environment where vaping takes place.

Essential Requirements

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, compassionate and patient
• Reliable and committed to providing consistent support
• Confident supporting individuals with acquired brain injury
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Experienced in, or willing to be trained in, PEG feeding
• Competent or willing to undertake competency training for medication administration
• Respectful of professional boundaries and confidentiality
• A good communicator who can work effectively as part of a team
• Committed to promoting dignity, independence and person-centred care
• Able to drive a manual vehicle
• In possession of a full, clean UK driving licence

Previous experience in complex care, acquired brain injury, PEG feeding or supporting individuals with neurological conditions would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• £15–£22 per hour
• A regular weekly 12-hour shift
• Paid training and ongoing development
• Clinical guidance and support from our nurse-led team
• Ongoing management support
• The opportunity to build a meaningful professional relationship with the client
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to someone's quality of life

Why Join Invictus Complex Care?

At Invictus Complex Care, we understand that excellent care is about more than completing tasks. It is about getting to know the individual, understanding what matters to them and providing support that enables them to live their life with dignity, choice and as much independence as possible.

If you are a compassionate and dependable Complex Care Assistant who is confident supporting people with complex needs and you are looking for a regular role in Totton, we would love to hear from you.