Job Description

Job Summary

Complex Care Support Worker, Marlow, SL7. A full-time position is available for a professional, experienced, and dedicated complex care support worker to join a team providing 2:1 care.

An 9 year old, is an engaging, happy and sweet little boy who loves sensory stories and activities, listening to singing and relaxing in his therapy pool. He lives at home with his lovely family and attends a SEN school part-time. He has Cerebral Palsy and associated complex health care needs, including a sight and hearing impairment and can experience seizures (although currently controlled). He has a PEG/JEG in-situ for medication, fluid, and nutrition, and requires deep suctioning and VEST system. Due to his high level of needs he is dependent on others to meet all of his needs and has a dedicated team of complex care support workers providing 2:1 support round the clock. There is an opening for a number of new full-time members to join.

Duties

This position involves working alongside a team member providing hands-on, holistic support to meet the child's health, care, medical, and therapy needs. He has an established routine in place, and his days are filled with a mixture of fun, educational activities, outings, and therapy input, of course, this is dependent on if he is well enough to participate, some days will be focused on providing care to ensure he is comfortable and is recuperating. Throughout the night you will tend to the child, supporting him with repositioning, manual handling, personal care, administering medication, support with seizure management and other duties such as maintaining equipment, monitoring stock levels etc. Full training is provided in all areas of his care, and the team is led by a nurse. The rota is provided 4 weeks in advance and will consist of a mixture of days and waking nights but this can change if the families or Lucas's needs change. Part-time and bank contracts are also available.

Qualifications

- Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.
- Understanding of care plans and the ability to follow them accurately.
- basic IT skills for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software systems.
- Good English, both written and verbal, to facilitate effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- A valid driving licence is required for this role due to the visits to appointments and enjoyable fun days out.
- A caring attitude with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in both home care and care home environments.

Who this job would suit:

A confident, active and empathetic SEN professional with ideally with previous experience in complex medical care. For this role you must be a driver and enjoy working within a family environment and being part of a team.

What's great about this job:

The training and development opportunities are fantastic, and are all person centered. The care team are a pleasure to work with, his family are welcoming and supportive, and the child is a joy to support. This role offers a great work / life balance, and very competitive pay rates. Ongoing supervision, training opportunities and professional development.

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Healthcare Assistant.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 16.00-20.50 per hour

Benefits:

Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Marlow SL7 1QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Are you able to work shifts at short notice if required? Are you looking for day or night shifts or are you able to work either? How many hours per week are you looking for?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Complex Care Support Worker