Complex Needs Children's Support Worker / Carer - Care At Home

ScotNursing & Medical Services; Scotland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

ScotNursing & Medical Services (SNMS) is recruiting Complex Needs Children's Support Workers to provide client-centered care in West Dunbartonshire. You will work in the client’s home, supporting children and young people with complex medical and communication needs, including autism and challenging behaviours.

A compassionate, patient-focused approach is essential. Essential qualifications include UK healthcare experience, SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, SSSC registration, and proven

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's UK healthcare experience.
• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or higher qualification.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Experience with autism and challenging behaviour.
• Experience supporting children and non-verbal individuals.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; compassionate and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care in the client’s home.
• Support children with complex medical and additional needs.
• Assist individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
• Follow care plans and behaviour support strategies.
• Support non-verbal individuals and communicate effectively.
• Maintain care records and monitor wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Care planning

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Complex Needs Children's Support Worker / Carer - Care at Home

About SNMS

ScotNursing & Medical Services (SNMS) is one of the leading nursing and care agencies in the country, providing high-quality healthcare and nursing services across a range of sectors.

Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our experienced Healthcare and Nursing Coordinators provide dedicated support and guidance to our staff. We offer competitive rates of pay, in-house training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The Role

SNMS is currently recruiting compassionate, experienced and dedicated Complex Needs Children's Support Workers / Carers to join our Care at Home team, providing personalised support to a client in West Dunbartonshire.

This is an opportunity to provide dedicated, person-centred care to children and young people with complex medical and additional support needs within their own home.

The successful candidates must have previous experience supporting individuals with autism, challenging behaviour and complex needs, including experience working with young people and non-verbal individuals.

You will play an important role in promoting the client's health, safety, comfort, dignity and wellbeing while ensuring their individual care and support needs are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and support within the client's home.
• Support children and young people with complex medical and additional support needs.
• Provide appropriate support to individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
• Support individuals who may display challenging behaviours, following agreed care plans and behaviour support strategies.
• Support non-verbal individuals, understanding and responding to their individual communication needs.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities as required.
• Monitor the client's health, safety and overall wellbeing.
• Recognise and report any changes in health or behaviour.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Promote dignity, independence, comfort and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and SNMS coordinators.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 1 year's healthcare experience within the UK.
• Minimum SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or an equivalent or higher relevant qualification.
• Current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Previous experience working with individuals with autism.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours.
• Previous experience working with children and young people.
• Experience supporting non-verbal individuals.
• Good understanding of complex care and individual support needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused and professional approach.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Important - Sponsorship

Please note that SNMS is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.

Position Details

Job Title: Complex Needs Children's Support Worker / Carer

Location: West Dunbartonshire

Service: Care at Home

Client Group: Children and Young People with Complex Needs

Experience: Minimum 1 year's UK healthcare experience

Qualification: Minimum SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent or higher relevant qualification - Essential

SSSC Registration: Essential

Autism & Challenging Behaviour Experience: Essential

Non-Verbal Support Experience: Essential