Complex Care Support Worker

Libertatem Healthcare Group; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Torquay is looking for a dedicated support worker to assist a male client with complex needs. The successful candidate will engage in personalized routines and provide emotional support. Excellent communication and previous experience in care are required to build a solid relationship with the client. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and contributes to a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

Access to benefits and communication platform

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Access to Wellness Centre

Support with financial wellbeing

Discounts on gym memberships

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with people and providing care.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Supporting personalized routines inclusive of hoists.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and empathetic nature

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

Come Join Our Team!

We have an excellent opportunity for a support worker to work alongside our client in Torquay, Devon

Our client is a man in his 50s who has complex needs, including schizophrenia, autism and mildly challenging behaviour. He live is his own property with a 24 / 7 support team. He enjoys crazy golf, bowling, the cinema, seafront walks, arts and crafts, visiting the zoo and going out for food.

Due to the client’s support needs the successful candidate can be female or male, will need to have some experience working with complex needs / mental health support and possessthe softer skills of being a clear communicator with the motivation and ability to engage the client to build a solid, supporting relationship.

Pay

£13.99 per hour weekdays & £14.99 per hour weekends

Hours

36 over three days in a two week period ( Week 1 Wednesday and Thursday 08 : 00-20 : 00, Week 2 Tuesday 08 : 00-20 : 00 )

Benefits

• Access to our benefits and communication platform.
• Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers.
• Access to our Wellness Centre.
• Support with financial wellbeing.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Discounts on healthcare cash plans.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

The Libertatem Healthcare Group (part of Sonderwell) 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, we provide our clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.

• Supporting, and engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
• Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for working with people and providing care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient and empathetic nature.
• Reliability, commitment and flexibility.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Libertatem's care philosophy is based on independence, communication and our people, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible support and our people with the tools to achieve it. If you are looking for a rewarding role, where you can make a real difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you. For more information contact [e-mail]

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Our Safeguarding Commitment

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that both adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

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