Female Support Worker

Complex Care Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced female Complex Care Worker to provide high-quality, personalized support to a female client in Aspatria, Wigton with complex medical needs. This role is female-only due to the personal care requirements of the client and is essential for ensuring her safety, comfort, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Airway Management & Tracheostomy Care: Assist with maintaining a safe airway, including tracheostomy care and management, ensuring proper ventilation and comfort. Support the client in performing tracheal suction when required.

• PEG Care (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy): Administer nutrition, hydration, and medications via PEG tube. Ensure correct care of the site and monitor intake for optimal health and well-being.

• Vital Sign Monitoring: Regularly check and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturation, and overall health status, to detect and respond to any concerns promptly.

• Moving and Handling: Support the client with safe moving and handling techniques, helping maintain her mobility and independence as much as possible.

• Physiotherapy Support: Assist with passive movements and stretches as part of a physiotherapy regimen to help prevent contractures and support physical health.

• Medication Management: Administer prescribed medications, including nebulised treatments, and manage access to the client’s porta-Cath for any required treatments or interventions.

• Personal Care: Provide sensitive and respectful assistance with personal care, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting, while ensuring the client’s dignity is maintained at all times.

• Social and Activity Support: Enable the client to engage in chosen activities both at home and in the community, fostering a fulfilling and enjoyable lifestyle.

• Appointment Support: Accompany the client to medical and personal appointments, ensuring she has the support needed to feel comfortable and at ease.

• Emotional & Psychological Support: Offer empathetic and sensitive emotional support, responding to the client’s psychological needs with compassion and understanding.

Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Female applicants only (this is an occupational requirement as per the Equality Act 2010 due to the personal care involved).
• Strong moving and handling skills with the ability to promote independence.
• Understanding of physiotherapy techniques, especially passive movements and stretches.
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach, especially in providing emotional support.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to accompany the client to activities and appointments.
• A calm, professional manner, with the ability to respond to changing health needs.

Desirable:

• Experience in complex care, particularly with tracheostomy and PEG management.
• Ability to perform tracheal suction and airway management.
• Knowledge of medication administration, including nebulised treatments and porta-Cath access.
  • Relevant health or social care qualification (NVQ, BTEC, etc.).
  • Full, clean driving license (preferred but not essential)