Complex Care Support Worker

Libertatem Healthcare Group; Great Ellingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits platform access

Discounts for retailers

Wellness centre support

Gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Libertatem Healthcare Group is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to provide specialist 1:1 support for a young woman with complex needs in Bridgham, near Norwich. This is a dedicated role in the client’s home, focusing on independence and wellbeing.

The role requires female applicants due to client needs; candidates with experience in PEG feeding, seizures, autism, and learning disabilities are valued. Join a supportive, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Complex Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), Support Worker, or Care Assistant.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex healthcare needs and epilepsy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, compassionate and empathetic approach.
• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality 1:1 complex care support in the client’s home.
• Monitoring and managing epilepsy and seizures as part of care.
• Support with PEG feeding, nutrition and oral suctioning when required.
• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Supporting mobility and community access.
• Administering medication in line with care plans.
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation.
• Working collaboratively with family members and healthcare professionals.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Complex Care Assistant

Are you a compassionate and experienced care professional looking for a rewarding role in complex care?

We arerecruiting a Female Complex Care Assistant to provide specialist 1:1 support for a young woman with complex healthcare needs in her own home in Bridgham, near Norwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference while supporting someone to live a full, active, and independent life.

About the Client

You will be supporting a friendly woman in her 20s who has complex needs associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and learning disabilities. She also requires support with PEG feeding, oral suctioning, and ongoing seizure management.

She lives in her own home and enjoys an active and varied lifestyle. Her interests include singing, dancing, baking, swimming, going for walks, and eating out. She thrives with the support of caring and engaging individuals who can help her participate in the activities she loves while ensuring her safety and wellbeing.

As a Complex Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred support tailored to the client's individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality 1:1 complex care support
• Monitoring and managing epilepsy and seizures
• Supporting with PEG feeding and nutrition
• Providing oral suctioning when required
• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities
• Supporting mobility and community access
• Administering medication in line with care plans
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Working collaboratively with family members and healthcare professionals

Essential Experience & Skills

Due to the client's needs, this role is open to female applicants only.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Previous experience as a Complex Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), Support Worker, or Care Assistant
• Experience supporting individuals with:
• Epilepsy and seizure management
• Autism
• PEG feeding
• Experience managing and responding to challenging behaviours
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, compassionate, and empathetic approach
• Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider care team

Why Join Us?

As part ofLibertatem Healthcare Group, you'll be joining a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and promoting independence. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits include:

• Access to our benefits and communication platform
• Exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers
• Wellness Centre and financial wellbeing support
• Gym membership and healthcare cash plan discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

#Libertatem

The Libertatem Healthcare Group was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provides clients with care and support wherever they are located, our care and support packages put our clients independence at the very centre of everything we do.

The Libertatem Healthcare Group is ratedOUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

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