Job Title: Support Worker – Adults with Complex Care Needs
Location: Balckburn and Lancashire
Salary: £13.68
Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Support Worker to provide person-centered care to adults with complex needs. This role involves offering physical, emotional, and practical support to individuals who require specialised assistance due to disabilities, long-term health conditions, or additional care needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- · Deliver high-quality care tailored to each individual’s needs, promoting dignity and independence.
- · Assist with personal care, mobility support, and daily living activities.
- Support individuals with medication management, health monitoring, and therapy sessions.
- Implement care plans designed by healthcare professionals, ensuring holistic support.
- Encourage social engagement, communication, and skill development.
- Provide emotional reassurance and companionship to enhance overall well-being.
- Use specialist equipment and techniques to support mobility and complex health conditions.
- Maintain accurate records, reporting changes or concerns to medical teams and families.
- Work collaboratively with families, therapists, and support networks to ensure continuity of care.
- Performing health related management to children with complex needs
Requirements:
- Experience working with individuals with complex care needs (preferred but not essential).
- Qualifications in Health & Social Care, Nursing, or related fields.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with patience and empathy.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and follow individualized care plans.
- Understanding of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality policies.
- Practical knowledge of specialist care techniques such as PEG feeding, catheter care, or hoisting (training provided if needed).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and holiday entitlement.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives
Please email your CV stating which role they are interested in to – recruitment@carestationnw.org