Healthcare Assistants & Support Workers

EmRec Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

EmRec Limited is recruiting Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to support individuals with complex health needs across Shropshire.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and have experience or training in complex care, we would love to hear from you. Join a dedicated team providing specialist care and support to individuals with diverse clinical needs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker.
• Experience in complex care is highly desirable.
• Relevant clinical training and competencies.
• Compassionate, patient and reliable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a care team.
• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Flexible and professional attitude.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Ventilation care

PEG feeding

Oxygen therapy

Nebulisers

Diabetes management

Epilepsy management

Makaton communication

Catheter care

Moving and handling

Personal care

Autism & ADHD support

Brain injury & MND knowledge

Job description

Healthcare Assistants & Support Workers - Complex Care

Make a difference. Deliver exceptional care. Change lives.

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Support Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity in complex care?

We are currently recruiting dedicated, compassionate and skilled HCAs and Support Workers to support individuals with complex health needs across Shropshire.

We have a range of exciting opportunities supporting individuals with varying clinical and care requirements. We are looking for people who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and who have experience or training in complex care.

Specialist Skills & Experience

Clinical & Complex Care Skills

• Tracheostomy care, Ventilation (invasive and non-invasive - NIV/BiPAP), Suctioning, PEG / Mic-Key PEG / PEG-J feeding, Oxygen therapy, Cough assist (manual and mechanical), Nebulisers, Ambu bag, Diabetes management, including insulin administration (Type 2), Medication administration, Epilepsy management, including rescue medication and VNS


• Catheter care, including intermittent catheterisation, Bowel management, including Peristeen and enemas, Colostomy and urostomy care, Weekly PEG balloon changes

Conditions & Specialist Support Needs

• Cerebral Palsy


• Spinal injuries and Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD)


• Brain injuries


• Motor Neurone Disease (MND)


• Epilepsy


• Autism and ADHD


• Dystonia


• Complex neurological conditions


• Challenging behaviours


• Non-verbal communication and Makaton

Personal & Practical Care

• Moving and handling, Physiotherapy and prescribed exercises, Personal care, Supporting non-weight-bearing individuals, Double incontinence care, Promoting independence and quality of life

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker.


• Experience in complex care is highly desirable.


• Relevant clinical training and competencies.


• A compassionate, patient and reliable approach.


• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider care team.


• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with complex needs.


• Flexibility and a professional attitude.

Not every candidate needs experience in every clinical skill listed.

Interested?

If you are passionate about complex care and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you!