Complex Support Worker

Continuity Of Care Services; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Whetsted seeks a compassionate Complex Support Worker to support a sociable male client with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. The role involves personal care, assisting with college transportation, and engaging in activities like football and music. Ideal candidates will have previous care experience and a valid UK driving license. The organization offers competitive pay, paid training, and flexible working hours, along with a supportive environment focused on independent living.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Enhanced pay on weekends

Blue light card subscription

Annual Saving Scheme

Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and handling moving assistance.
• Understanding of epilepsy support and Dystonia (desirable).
• Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support a male client with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and social activities.
• Drive the client to college and provide daytime support.

Skills

Previous care experience

Ability to support individuals with complex care needs

Patient and understanding approach

Full UK driving licence

Job description

About Us

Since 2016, Continuity of Care Services Ltd has been committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care to vulnerable individuals in their own homes. We are passionate about empowering our clients to live independently with dignity, regardless of age or disability. Our ethos is simple : Your Time, Your Team, Your Life.

We provide bespoke care through dedicated teams, ensuring every client receives continuity of care.

Complex Support Worker Job Overview

• Location : Paddock Wood, Kent
• Hourly Rate : £15.00- £16.83 per hour with enhanced rates on BH and over festive period
• Shifts Available : 2-3 shifts a week , days 7 : 00- 19 : 30, nights 18 : 30- 8 : 00 including alternate weekends (additional shifts may be available for annual leave and sickness cover)

About the Role

Continuity of Care Services is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Complex Support Worker to support our sociable 20s male client living with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He requires a patient carer willing to spend time getting to know him and to support him with elements of his social care. He has a great sense of humour and loves meeting new people. He requires assistants at the college on specific days in the week, therefore we are seeking confident driver to take him there and support during the day. He has an avid interest in football and playing games on his Wii. His other enjoyments are walks in the local community and listening to music.

Our clients requirements

• Personal care
• Moving and handling
• Medication administration
• Epilepsy support
• An understanding of Dystonia is desirable
• G&J-PEG (training will be given)
• Maintaining a safe and tidy environment

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced care professional who meets the following criteria

• Previous care experience (essential)
• Full UK driving licence to drive a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) (essential)
• A caring, patient, and understanding approach to working with individuals with complex care needs
• Commitment to promoting independence and delivering person-centred care
• Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship

Ready to join our team?

Apply today and become a valued part of our community-focused care organisation.

Advantages of Joining our Team

• Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy
• Higher than average rates of pay PLUS enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Blue light card- subscription covered by us!
• Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression
• DBS assistance
• £500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
• 24 / 7 counselling and support
• Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role
• Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual Saving Scheme
• EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme with The People's pension
• Flexible working hours and local work available
• Company phone

Our recruitment process

Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training before employment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.