Support Worker

SCR; West Malling; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

SCR is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to care for a woman in her 40s living in her own home in the United Kingdom. The role involves non-verbal communication, personal care, nutrition, medication and overnight monitoring, with shift patterns including day and night hours.

The position is initially temporary with the potential to become permanent based on performance and fit. Applicants must have PEG feeding experience, epilepsy training and a valid UK driver's license.

Qualifications

• PEG feeding experience is essential.
• Medication administration training and experience required.
• Epilepsy training is required.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care needs.
• A full, valid UK driving licence is required.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is required.
• Excellent observation and communication skills, especially with a non-verbal client.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity, privacy and comfort.
• Support with feeding and nutritional needs per care plan.
• Administer medication per prescribed procedures.
• Follow epilepsy management procedures and monitor concerns.
• Support Rett syndrome patient with mobility issues.
• Conduct hourly overnight monitoring when ventilator is used.
• Work independently and with another worker for personal care tasks in pairs.
• Undertake light household duties to keep a clean, safe home.
• Communicate with the care team and report changes in condition.
• Promote comfort, wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.

Skills

PEG feeding

Medication administration

Epilepsy training

Complex care

Driving licence

DBS Update Service

Observation

Non-verbal communication

Teamwork

Professional approach

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable and experienced Support Worker to support a woman in her 40s living in her own home. She has Rett syndrome and complex care needs, requiring dedicated support with personal care, nutrition, medication, daily living and overnight monitoring.

The client is non-verbal and communicates through facial expressions and other non-verbal cues. The successful candidate must be patient, observant and attentive to her individual needs, ensuring she receives safe, dignified and person-centred care at all times.

This is initially a temporary position, with the opportunity to become permanent depending on your performance, reliability and suitability for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care while maintaining dignity, privacy and comfort.
• Supporting with feeding and nutritional needs in accordance with the client's care plan.
• Administering medication in line with prescribed procedures.
• Following epilepsy management procedures and recognising potential concerns.
• Supporting an individual with Rett syndrome, muscle stiffness and scoliosis.
• Carrying out hourly overnight monitoring when the client is using a ventilator.
• Working independently for parts of the shift while following care plans and escalation procedures.
• Working alongside another support worker for personal care tasks, which must be carried out in pairs.
• Undertaking light household duties, including hoovering, mopping, ironing and maintaining a clean and safe home.
• Communicating effectively with the wider care team and reporting any changes in the client's condition.
• Promoting the client's comfort, wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.

Essential Requirements

• Previous hands-on PEG feeding experience – essential.
• Medication administration training and experience.
• Epilepsy training.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care needs.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Excellent observation and communication skills, particularly when supporting a non-verbal individual.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A caring, patient, reliable and professional approach.

Updated online training will be provided. However, previous practical PEG feeding experience is essential. Appropriate training and competency assessment must be completed before undertaking relevant clinical tasks.

Experience with NG feeding is also relevant. The client's specific feeding arrangements and care plan must be followed at all times.

Shift Patterns

Day shift: 7:00am – 6:45pm

Night shift: 6:00pm – 7:00am

Applicants must be comfortable working the relevant shift pattern, including overnight monitoring where required.

Contract Type

This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Permanent opportunities will depend on performance, reliability, suitability for the role and the needs of the service.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK