Support: 2 to 1
Salary: £15.25(Umbrella)
Full job description
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker to support a young person with complex health and care needs in his home and community. The role includes providing personal care, mobility assistance, communication support, and community access. A full UK driving licence is essential.
Responsibilities:
* Provide full personal care and support with all activities of daily living.
* Deliver PEG feeding (gastrostomy care) in line with care plans.
* Support with epilepsy management, including administration of emergency medication when required.
* Support asthma care and general health monitoring.
* Assist with moving and handling, including hoist use and supported mobility.
* Support communication using non-verbal methods such as gestures, facial expressions, and picture-based systems.
* Ensure safety at all times, including supervision due to mouthing/chewing behaviours.
* Support community access, appointments, and social activities.
* Work as part of a care team, including alongside another support worker when required (2:1 support).
Requirements:
* Male or female Carer with a full valid UK driving license and drives.
* Minimum 6 months recent care experience in the UK.
* Experience supporting children or young people with autism, sensory needs, and complex behaviours.
* PEG feeding (gastrostomy care) competency or proven experience.
* Epilepsy awareness and experience supporting individuals with epilepsy, including emergency medication administration.
* Experience with hoist use and safe moving & handling techniques.
* Strong understanding of personal care for individuals with high dependency needs.
* Calm, patient, and empathetic approach with the ability to manage challenging behaviours safely.
* Ability to work in a family home setting and as part of a care team, including working alongside another support worker when required.
* Training in trauma-informed and sensory-aware care (desirable).
If you are compassionate, reliable, and experienced, we would be happy to hear from you
Salary description
£15.25 - £15.25 per hour