Support Worker

Corus Consultancy; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their dedicated team. This full-time role involves providing essential care to individuals with complex needs, ensuring their safety and dignity. You will work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centered care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, delivering Basic Life Support, and supporting medication administration. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the necessary skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Qualifications

• Experience in brain injury care and epilepsy management is essential.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and promote independence.
• Deliver Basic Life Support and support medication administration.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Safeguarding Knowledge

Basic Life Support

Medication Administration

Brain Injury Care

Epilepsy Management

PEG Feeding

Tracheostomy Support

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for compassionate and skilled Support Workers to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will provide essential care and support to individuals with complex needs, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being.

This position requires experience with brain injury care, epilepsy management, PEG feeding, and tracheostomy support, along with strong safeguarding knowledge. You will be working closely with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Deliver Basic Life Support, including CPR, choking response, DNACPR, and anaphylaxis management.
Support medication administration and competency assessments.
Provide moving and handling assistance (both with and without people handling).
Offer specialized care for individuals with brain injuries, epilepsy, and complex medical conditions.
Assist with buccal administration, suctioning procedures, PEG feeding, and catheter care.
Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure a safe and supportive environment for children and adults.
Maintain accurate care records and communicate effectively with healthcare teams.

Mandatory Practical Training & Experience:

Basic Life Support (including choking, CPR, DNACPR, and anaphylaxis)
Moving & Handling (Objects & People)
Medication Administration & Competency Test
Brain Injury Awareness
Buccal Training

E-Learning & Additional Experience:

Safeguarding Children
Epilepsy Awareness & Management
Brain Injury Awareness
Bowel Care
Catheter Training
Suction Training
PEG Feeding

Additional Requirements:

Drivers Preferred (but not essential)
6 Support Workers Required: