Complex Needs Post-16 Support Worker

Randstad UK; Swaffham Bulbeck; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a compassionate Complex Needs Post-16 Support Worker to provide day-to-day and long-term specialist care near Swaffham Bulbeck. You will work with young adults (16-19+) with PMLD, aiding daily healthcare and life-skills in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include PEG feeding, personal care, moving and handling, and supporting therapy teams. A valid DBS and driving licence are advantageous for community visits.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Health & Social Care or related field are desirable.
• Willingness to complete moving & handling training.
• Patience, empathy and passion for supporting young adults with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Specialist Health & Medical Support: safely manage PEG feeding and gastrostomy care per care plans.
• Dignified Personal Care: assist with personal hygiene, moving and handling using hoists and equipment.
• Life Skills & Practical Learning: support functional learning and community access aligned with EHCP targets.
• Therapy Integration: assist therapists with daily movement, posture, and communication exercises.
• Communication Support: use visual schedules, PECS, and eye-gaze systems to promote independence.
• Observation & Care Records: maintain accurate records on nutrition, health checks, and progress.

Skills

PEG feeding

Personal care

Moving & handling

Observation & records

Communication support

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2/3

Tools

Hoists

Eye-gaze systems

Job description

Complex Needs Post-16 Support Worker - Near Swaffham Bulbeck (Day-to-Day & Long-Term Opportunities)

Are you an experienced SEN support professional skilled in complex physical health care, dedicated to empowering young adults with profound needs to lead fulfilling, independent lives?

We are currently partnering with a warm, forward-thinking specialist SEN provision

near Swaffham Bulbeck to recruit a compassionate Complex Needs Post-16 Support Worker for flexible

day-to-day supply as well as

long-term placements.

In this crucial post-16 support role, you will work with young adults (aged 16-19+) with severe, profound, and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex health profiles, and physical access needs. Working closely with specialist tutors, nurses, and therapy teams, you will deliver essential daily healthcare support-including

PEG feeding and comprehensive

personal care-while facilitating access to life-skills training and transitional education in a safe, dignified, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Specialist Health & Medical Support: Safely manage and administer daily

PEG feeding (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) routines and gastrostomy care in strict accordance with individual health and care plans.

Dignified Personal Care: Provide sensitive, high-quality assistance with personal hygiene, changing, moving and handling (using hoists and specialist equipment), and personal comfort, maintaining student privacy and dignity at all times.

Life Skills & Practical Learning: Support students through sensory-rich, practical life-skills programmes, functional learning, and community access activities tailored to their individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.

Therapy Integration: Assist Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech & Language Therapists by carrying out daily movement, posture, and communication exercises.

Communication Support: Use alternative communication frameworks (such as visual schedules, switches, PECS, and eye-gaze systems) to promote student choice, independence, and engagement.

Observation & Care Records: Maintain clear, accurate records regarding nutrition, daily health checks, personal care routines, and learning progress.

Candidate Criteria & Requirements:

PEG feeding

administration and

personal care / manual handling within a special school, post-16 provision, healthcare, or residential care setting.

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, Supporting Teaching & Learning, or Clinical Skills) are highly desirable.

Valid Moving & Handling training (or willingness to complete refresher training).

A patient, warm, and highly empathetic approach with a passion for supporting young adults with complex physical and educational needs.

A valid driver's licence is advantageous due to the rural location and off-site community visits.

A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).

What We Offer:

Flexible Work & Long-Term Security: Choose between flexible day-to-day supply shifts or secure a structured, long-term placement.

Competitive Pay: Paid weekly at competitive daily rates reflective of your specialist clinical and complex care skills.

Continuous CPD & Training: Access to specialist training updates in complex care, moving & handling, and safeguarding.

Dedicated Recruitment Support: Guidance and regular local placements through your dedicated consultant at Randstad Education.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable young adults. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.