Complex Care Worker

Complex Care Worker
Pay rate: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour (weekly or monthly pay)
Shift Pattern: Nights Weekdays (21:00 - 09:00) / Weekends (21:00 - 07:00). Day shifts also available.

We are seeking a compassionate, empathetic and dedicated individual to join our current team as a Support Worker for a young teenage female with neurological disabilities and complex medical needs.  The ideal candidate will have experience working with people with disabilities, particularly teenagers, be adaptable, patient, reliable and possess a strong sense of empathy and have a willingness to learn.  This role involves providing physical and emotional support to the individual, assisting with the health and social side of day-to-day activities and fostering independence whilst ensuring their safety and wellbeing in a friendly family environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing and dressing.
• Assist with mobility, transfers/hoisting, and positioning.
• Administer medication and feeds through PEGJ.
• Understand the different types of ventilation.
• Support and assist the chest physio plans, which includes oropharyngeal suctioning.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and follow established protocols.
• Maintain daily hard and soft copy records.   
• Engage in social interactions and recreational activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment, including light housekeeping duties of the immediate work area.
• Accompany and assist parents with appointments, outings etc.
• Communicate effectively with the individual, their family, and other healthcare professionals.

 Requirements

• Previous experience working with disabled individuals with complex needs preferred, especially with teenagers or young people.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards caregiving.
• Basic understanding of medical conditions and ability to follow care plans and instructions.
• Flexibility to primarily work nights during the week and weekends, day shifts also available, and cover holidays/sickness as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with the teenager and their family.
• Integrity to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
• Full driving licence and own transportation.

In order to successfully support their clinical needs, we offer full training for the right candidate, which will include but not exhaustive; administering medication, personal care, PEGJ feeding, oropharyngeal suctioning, mechanical ventilation and emotional support throughout the night.  Providing much needed respite for her parents.  This training will take place during the day and you will be supported by the parents/Bespoke nurse and other involved teams 

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the life of a teenager with disabilities and to support their personal growth and development. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and support, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies

Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme) ,money back for optical and dentistry

Access to blue light discount scheme

Attractive holiday entitlement

Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care

Progression opportunities within the organisation

Ongoing training and development

Pension enrolment

A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

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Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis.

About Bespoke Health and Social Care

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities.

We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. 

Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services. We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.