Spinal Injury Support Worker

Libertatem Healthcare; Conwy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks female support workers to assist a client with complex needs in Llandudno, Conwy. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities, administering medication, and providing emotional companionship. The ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and prior experience in complex care, making a real difference in the client's life.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate nature and genuine passion for care.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage with personalised routines.
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Previous experience in complex care

Job description

Come Join Our Team!

We have an excellent opportunity for female support workers to work days or waking nights (or a mix of both) alongside our client in Llandudno, Conwy.

Our client is a male in his late 20s who has complex needs due to spinal injury, including partial paralysis, limited arm & hand function, autonomic dysreflexia, and catheter/bowel care. He lives in his own accommodation with his golden retriever puppy and enjoys dog walking, mountain biking, 90's music, road trips, care events, and has an active social life.

Due to the client’s support needs, the successful candidate will need to be female, have some experience working with complex needs, and possess the softer skills of being a clear communicator with the motivation and ability to engage the client to build a solid, supporting relationship. Independence is very important to our client, so experience supporting maintenance in that area is key.

Pay: £15.14 - £18.49 per hour

Hours: Days - 24-48 hours per week over four days, 08:00 - 20:00.
Waking Nights - 48 hours every two weeks over four days, 20:00 - 08:00.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for working with people and providing care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Reliability, commitment, and flexibility.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Libertatem's care philosophy is based on independence, communication, and our people. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible support and our staff with the tools to achieve it. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you. For more information, contact [e-mail]

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognises the benefits of collaboration to prevent and stop risks and experiences of abuse or neglect, while balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. We promote the wellbeing of both adults and children, considering their views, wishes, feelings, and beliefs in decision-making. We adhere to the six key principles underpinning safeguarding work.

The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.