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

ScotNursing & Medical Services Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ScotNursing & Medical Services Ltd is seeking compassionate Complex Needs Children’s Support Workers / Carers to provide care at home in West Dunbartonshire. You will support children and young people with autism, complex medical needs and non-verbal communication in their familiar home environment.

The role focuses on promoting health, safety and quality of life, while adhering to care plans and collaborating with families and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's UK healthcare experience.
• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Experience with autism.
• Experience with challenging behaviours.
• Experience 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.

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 care plans and strategies.
• Support non-verbal individuals and respond to their communication needs.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Monitor health, safety and overall wellbeing.
• Recognise and report changes in health or behaviour.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Promote dignity, independence, comfort and quality of life.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals and SNMS coordinators.

Skills

Excellent communication and inter‑/per

Compassionate and patient-focused

Professional approach

Experience with children and young

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Equivalent or higher qualification

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