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Complex Care Support Worker
Liversedge
11 hours ago
Part-time
On-site
Liversedge, Kirklees
£13.50 - £14 GBP hourly
Health / Social Care
Complex Support Worker - Female only:
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 as there is a genuine occupational need to recruit Females due to the nature of the role.
Dedicated day shifts (with flexibility for occasional sleepovers if required). Full-time and part-time positions available.
We are looking to recruit 4 Specialist Support Workers to join an already established, experienced, and highly supportive care team. You will be working together to provide consistent, high-quality care for a young lady, who lives in her own home alongside her parents.
Joining an existing team means you will have plenty of support, and a well-structured routine to step into, and the opportunity to learn from colleagues who already know daily routines and preferences inside out.
Key Clinical & Behavioral Responsibilities:
* Epilepsy Management & Rescue Medication: Monitoring and managing complex epilepsy, including absence, clonic, and tonic seizures. Administering emergency rescue medication (Buccal Midazolam) when required.
* Positive Behaviour Support: To understand behavior as communication, defuse anxiety-based behaviors, and maintain a calm, structured, and capable environment.
* Communication & Interaction: supporting with communication support tailored to Autism (ASD) to help her express choices and reduce frustration.
* Daily Living: Providing respectful personal care and full continence management.
Shift Patterns:
* Primarily day shifts.
* Flexibility is required to cover a shared team rota, with an occasional requirement for sleepover shifts and respite.
Duties also include working towards person centred care plans, using a low demand approach, de-escalation techniques and role play, assisting with daily activities and outings/appointments, in addition ensuring excellent documentation and record keeping is maintained, there may be requirement for personal care including continence care.
Successful candidates will have previous UK paid experience of at least Six month's within the last 2 years within a similar healthcare setting.
What We Are Looking For:
* Prior experience or formal training in administering Buccal Midazolam is highly preferred
* Experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) who display behaviors that challenge, ideally using PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) principles.
* A resilient, observant, and team-focused nature.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively alongside the family and existing care team.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post is not open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
Precedo Healthcare is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace due to a disability, please inform us promptly. We are committed to providing appropriate support throughout your journey with us.
Precedo Healthcare is member of JobsAware.
To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobSAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 as there is a genuine occupational need to recruit Females due to the nature of the role.
Dedicated day shifts (with flexibility for occasional sleepovers if required). Full-time and part-time positions available.
We are looking to recruit 4 Specialist Support Workers to join an already established, experienced, and highly supportive care team. You will be working together to provide consistent, high-quality care for a young lady, who lives in her own home alongside her parents.
Joining an existing team means you will have plenty of support, and a well-structured routine to step into, and the opportunity to learn from colleagues who already know daily routines and preferences inside out.
Key Clinical & Behavioral Responsibilities:
* Epilepsy Management & Rescue Medication: Monitoring and managing complex epilepsy, including absence, clonic, and tonic seizures. Administering emergency rescue medication (Buccal Midazolam) when required.
* Positive Behaviour Support: To understand behavior as communication, defuse anxiety-based behaviors, and maintain a calm, structured, and capable environment.
* Communication & Interaction: supporting with communication support tailored to Autism (ASD) to help her express choices and reduce frustration.
* Daily Living: Providing respectful personal care and full continence management.
Shift Patterns:
* Primarily day shifts.
* Flexibility is required to cover a shared team rota, with an occasional requirement for sleepover shifts and respite.
Duties also include working towards person centred care plans, using a low demand approach, de-escalation techniques and role play, assisting with daily activities and outings/appointments, in addition ensuring excellent documentation and record keeping is maintained, there may be requirement for personal care including continence care.
Successful candidates will have previous UK paid experience of at least Six month's within the last 2 years within a similar healthcare setting.
What We Are Looking For:
* Prior experience or formal training in administering Buccal Midazolam is highly preferred
* Experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) who display behaviors that challenge, ideally using PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) principles.
* A resilient, observant, and team-focused nature.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively alongside the family and existing care team.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post is not open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
Precedo Healthcare is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace due to a disability, please inform us promptly. We are committed to providing appropriate support throughout your journey with us.
Precedo Healthcare is member of JobsAware.
To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobSAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search