Male Somali-Speaking Complex Care Support Worker – London

Job Overview

We are seeking a male Somali-speaking complex care support worker to provide dedicated, person-centred care to a young boy with complex health needs in a home and community setting in London.

The young person has a strong preference for male carers and benefits significantly from a support worker who can communicate fluently in Somali, helping ensure comfort, trust, and effective day-to-day communication with both the child and family.

This is a rewarding role requiring compassion, reliability, and experience in complex care.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide 1:1 complex care support in the home and community

* Assist with personal care and daily living activities

* Support with clinical needs as trained (e.g. PEG feeding, seizure management, oxygen support if applicable)

* Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans

* Work closely with family members and healthcare professionals

* Ensure the child’s safety, dignity, and comfort at all times

* Provide emotional reassurance and companionship

Essential Requirements

* Must be male (client preference)

* Fluent in Somali and English

* Previous experience in complex care or care assistant roles

* DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)

* Right to work in the UK

* Ability to follow detailed care plans

* Compassionate, patient, and reliable

Desirable

* Experience working with children or paediatric care

* Tracheostomy/PEG/epilepsy training (or willingness to be trained)

* Manual handling and safeguarding training

Training & Support

Full training can be provided for the right candidate, including complex care clinical skills where required