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Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Refer-a-Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Career progression

Job summary

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited is seeking a Complex Support Worker (Female) to provide 2:1 complex care in the client’s home. The role involves assisting a female client in her 50s who is recovering from a stroke, including mobility support, PEG feeding, and monitoring for epilepsy and other conditions.

We provide comprehensive specialist training, ongoing support from a dedicated team, and clear pathways for career progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of professional UK care experience.
• Successful applicants must have valid Right to Work in the UK and Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred).
• Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 complex care support for an engaged female client in her 50s after a stroke.
• Assist with mobility and transfers (wheelchair use) and ensure safe personal care.
• Manage PEG feeding and Level 5 diet / Level 2 fluids as part of nutrition care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Complex Support worker - Female

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Shifts: 3-4 shifts per week (8 AM - 8 PM, 12-hour shifts)

Contract: Bank

Please note: Due to the personal care needs of our clients, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role

Make a direct, positive impact every single day. As a Care Assistant with Sugarman Health & Wellbeing, you will empower individuals in their own homes to live safely, independently, and with true dignity. Beyond essential practical assistance, you will bring warmth, encouragement, and vital emotional support that helps our clients thrive.

In this dedicated role, you will provide 2:1 complex care support for an engaging female client in her 50s recovering from a life-changing stroke. She requires compassionate, tailored assistance with mobility (wheelchair user) and nutrition (non-oral feeding support), alongside skilled management for Epilepsy, Arthritis, and Cerebrovascular disease.

Comprehensive Specialist Training: Full theoretical and practical training provided to advance your skills and confidence in complex care.

Career Growth: Clear pathways for professional development and career progression.

Unrivalled Support: Continuous, hands-on guidance from our friendly Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nursing staff.

Holiday Pay: Accrued paid time off (PAYE).

Referral Rewards: Earn extra income through our Refer-a-Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Dignified Personal Care: Delivering respectful, compassionate assistance (washing, dressing, toileting).

Safe Mobility Support: Assisting with physical mobility and manual handling techniques (wheelchair transfers).

Nutritional Management: Managing PEG feeding and specialized nourishment plans (Level 5 diet / Level 2 fluid).

Medication Administration: Administering medication safely and accurately (full training provided).

Complex Condition Care: Supporting complex medical needs, including Epilepsy, Arthritis, and Cerebrovascular disease.

Symptom Monitoring: Helping monitor and manage symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and sleep disruption.

Companionship: Providing uplifting companionship, encouragement, and emotional reassurance.

Documentation: Maintaining precise care plans and communicating updates promptly.

Who We're Looking For:

Experience: A minimum of 6 months of professional UK care experience.

Specialist Knowledge: Experience in Complex Care is preferred, but not essential-we provide full specialist training!

Compliance: Valid Right to Work in the UK. ( We do not offer sponsorship)

DBS Check: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Personal Attributes: A warm, empathetic, and reliable approach to care delivery.

At Sugarman Health & Wellbeing, we believe that exceptional care changes lives. You'll be joining a supportive, value-driven team dedicated to empowering individuals with complex needs to build independence, confidence, and a richer quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability.