Night-Shift Complex Care Support Worker (MND)

Acuity Care Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supported living healthcare provider in Plymouth seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist an individual with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The role involves providing high-quality 2:1 care, engaging in meaningful activities, and supporting household tasks, while ensuring effective communication. Ideal candidates will have experience with MND and demonstrate empathy and patience. The organization values maintaining family life for the clients, offering competitive rates and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Further training in NVQs

Generous Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care, especially with MND.
• Ability to communicate through an eye-gaze computer system.
• Empathy and patience towards individuals with MND.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 high-quality care tailored to specific needs.
• Engage in meaningful activities and community outings.
• Support household tasks to maintain a clean environment.
• Build trusting relationships through clear communication.

Skills

Complex Care (ideally MND)

Tracheostomy management

Ventilation

PEG assistance

Patience and understanding of MND

Communication via eye-gaze computer

Job description

A supported living healthcare provider in Plymouth seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist an individual with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The role involves providing high-quality 2:1 care, engaging in meaningful activities, and supporting household tasks, while ensuring effective communication. Ideal candidates will have experience with MND and demonstrate empathy and patience. The organization values maintaining family life for the clients, offering competitive rates and ongoing development opportunities.