Complex Carer (Bank / Casual Hours) | SW19

Snap Care; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider is looking for an experienced Complex Care Support Worker to join a team providing crucial support to a child with complex medical needs in Southfields, London. The role involves detailed care, 2:1 support, PEG care, and collaborative teamwork, with ongoing training opportunities. The position offers flexible working with shifts mainly on weekdays and weekends, with an attractive pay rate of £21.80 per hour on weekends.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Support from Team Leader

Qualifications

• Compassionate and nurturing individual with excellent experience in complex medical care.
• Comfortable engaging with non-verbal communication and age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support for Josh in all care activities and rehabilitation tasks.
• Perform PEG-related care, suctioning, and seizure management as required.
• Assist with daily living activities and coordinate with therapy input as part of the care plan.
• Follow nurse-led care protocols and work as part of a collaborative team.
• Participate in ongoing training and development related to Josh's complex medical needs.

Skills

Experience in complex medical care

Training in PEG care

Experience with suctioning

Seizure management

Job description

Overview

Complex Care Support Worker, SW19. Casual / Bank Contract available for an experienced Complex Care Support Worker to join a team providing 2:1 support to a little boy in Southfields, SW19. Offering up to £21.80 gross per hour.

Location and details

Nearest Tube/Station: Southfields
Wage/Salary: £19.80 Weekdays | £21.80 Weekends (Gross per Hour)
Driver Essential?: No
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Shifts: Weekdays 2.00pm to 8.00pm, Weekends 8.00am to 8.00pm, Waking Nights 8.00pm to 8.00am. This is a casual / zero hour contract.
Family/Client Pets: Not applicableRecruiter: Suhada

About our client

Josh is 6 years old, living with his Mummy, Daddy, and little brother in their fully adapted home in Southwest London. He sustained a Perinatal Hypoxic Brain Injury at birth resulting in profound and complex medical needs. He has Dystonic Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. He requires suctioning and receives all nutrition, fluid and medication via his PEG. He is unable to verbalise, using facial expressions, body language and sounds to communicate. Team Josh is nurse-led and provides round the clock support to ensure he receives the highest level of care, support and therapy input.

Overview of role

Josh is supported on a 2:1 basis (day and night). He will be attending school regularly from September. The team follows a detailed care plan, providing support in all areas of his ADLs, complex care, and rehabilitation which involves daily therapy input. Bespoke training is provided; however, you must have training and experience in PEG, suctioning and seizure management. Package offers on average 2 shifts per week, and opportunities to cover planned and unplanned leave.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support for Josh in all care activities and rehabilitation tasks.
• Perform PEG-related care, suctioning, and seizure management as required.
• Assist with daily living activities and coordinate with therapy input as part of the care plan.
• Follow nurse-led care protocols and work as part of a collaborative team.
• Participate in ongoing training and development related to Josh's complex medical needs.

Who this job would suit

You will have excellent experience in complex medical care, be compassionate, nurturing, and enjoy working as part of a team. You should be comfortable engaging with Josh using non-verbal communication and age-appropriate play and activities.

What’s great about this job

Ongoing training, regular reviews, and support from the Team Leader and Case Management team. Be part of a dedicated care team surrounding a child with complex needs.

Recruitment and sponsorship

Our client is using a Shortlist Service. The recruiter will screen applications to confirm essential criteria are met. By applying, you agree to your CV and contact details being shared with the client. Please note, sponsorship is not available for any vacancies. A genuine occupational requirement may apply where noted.

Important notes

Responsibilities, hours and benefits are subject to change per the client’s care plan and agency policies.