Complex Care Support Worker

Superior Healthcare; Seal; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Paid training

NVQ/Diploma support

Pension

Wellbeing program

Employee events

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is seeking a Complex Care Support Worker to assist a young man with Dravet syndrome, epilepsy, a learning disability, autism and osteoporosis. You will provide person-centred care, support daily activities and ensure safety at home and on outings.

You must have at least 6 months UK care experience, hold a full UK driving licence, and have the right to work in the UK. A thorough induction and ongoing paid training are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK based care experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to provide exceptional person-centred care.
• Advocate for the client in line with Superior Healthcare policies.
• Be calm, friendly and engage with the client around their interests and hobbies.
• Closely observe, monitor and document the client’s wellbeing.

Skills

Care experience

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Job description

Superior Healthcare are looking Complex Care Support Worker!

Benefits

• Pay rates £14.00 – £16.00 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.

We are recruiting a Complex Support Worker to support a young man with Dravet syndrome, epilepsy, a learning disability, autism and osteoporosis.

Our client enjoys a range of activities, especially 1990s TV shows, darts and snooker.You must be a confident driver, as you will be driving a mobility vehicle on country lanes and motorways for long periods of time, and hold a full UK driving licence.

We are looking for someone proactive, sociable and attentive who can keep him engaged and stimulated throughout the day to support his social, emotional and physical wellbeing. Strong epilepsy and seizure management experience is essential, along with experience supporting people with learning disabilities to engage in a wide range of opportunities.

He is a full-time wheelchair user and, due to his osteoporosis and dislocated hip, is physically fragile and requires a high level of care and awareness when providing support.

If you are passionate about making a real difference and have the skills and energy to support someone to live a fulfilling life, we’d love to hear from you.

Shifts

Monday to Friday: Long Days and Twilight.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full Right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Competitive pay that reflects your hard work.
• 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.
• We help you save for Christmas.
• Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
• 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.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work nights.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work public holidays.