Complex Care Support Worker/ Health Care Assistant (HCA) Child (Private Family Employer)
Location: Sutton Coldfield (B74)
Hours: Flexible day shifts available Monday to Sunday (16 to 36 hours per week)
Pay: Competitive dependent on experience
We are a family recruiting an experienced female Complex Care Support Worker to join our established care team supporting our 12-yer-old daughter at home and school. She is very sociable and enjoys being around people who are positive, fun and engaging. She has an acquired brain injury with profound physical impairment and requires specialist, person-centred support. This role is 2:1 working alongside a Registered Nurse and within a wider multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with complex clinical care as delegated by the Registered Nurse
Personal care, manual handling and daily routines
Support therapy programmes
Maintain accurate care records on Log My Care
Offer support with enthusiasm, positivity and a flexible problem-solving attitude
Requirements
Experience with non-verbal children or young people with complex needs
Minimum 2 years complex care experience in the UK
Confident with nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suctioning
Ability to work in an established care team
Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK
A full UK driving licence would be advantageous
Non-smoker What we offer
Flexible day shifts
Consistent 2:1 care with a Registered Nurse
Supportive, established care team
On-going training and support
Long-term, meaningful role
Holiday and Employer Pension Contribution