Spinal Injury Support Worker

NHS; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated support worker for a client in Milton Keynes with complex needs. The position involves assisting with daily routines, personal care, medication, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex care and excellent communication skills, with flexibility to work various hours over four days.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviours.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions.
• Provide emotional support and maintain accurate care records.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a support worker to join an established and supportive care team working alongside a client in Milton Keynes. The client is a man in his early 20s with complex needs, including mobility issues and personal care, who wishes to continue living an active life. The successful candidate will have experience working with brain injury or complex needs, and possess strong communication skills and the motivation to build a supportive relationship.

Main duties of the job

The support worker will support and engage with the client’s routines, assist with daily living activities such as personal hygiene and mobility, administer medication, monitor health conditions, provide emotional support, maintain accurate care records, and collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

About us

Libertatem Healthcare Group is a registered provider with the Care Quality Commission, rated Outstanding. We are committed to providing the best care and support for clients with personal injuries or medical negligence, operating nationally with a focus on client independence.

Job responsibilities

Join Our Team!

We seek a dedicated support worker for our client in Milton Keynes, who enjoys an active lifestyle including music, TV, gym, and socialising. The role requires flexibility, experience with brain injury or complex needs, and excellent communication skills to build a supportive relationship.

Hours: Up to 48 hours per week over four days (08:00-20:00 Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and engaging with personalised routines, including the use of hoists.
• Assisting with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting changes.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for care and helping others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion, patience, and empathy.
• Reliability, commitment, and flexibility.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Libertatem’s care philosophy emphasizes independence and communication. We are dedicated to supporting our clients and empowering our staff. For more information, contact [e-mail]

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Our Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of adults and children, adhering to key principles to prevent abuse and neglect, and respecting individuals’ views and rights.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Passion for care, excellent communication skills, compassion, reliability, experience in complex care, ability to handle challenging behaviours, and teamwork skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.