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Healthcare Assistants & Support Workers

12 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
West Midlands
Health / Social Care
Healthcare Assistants & Support Workers – Complex Care

Make a difference. Deliver exceptional care. Change lives.

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Support Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity in complex care?

We are currently recruiting dedicated, compassionate and skilled HCAs and Support Workers to support individuals with complex health needs across Shropshire.

We have a range of exciting opportunities supporting individuals with varying clinical and care requirements. We are looking for people who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and who have experience or training in complex care.

Specialist Skills & Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or training in some of the following areas:

Clinical & Complex Care Skills

* Tracheostomy care, Ventilation (invasive and non-invasive – NIV/BiPAP), Suctioning, PEG / Mic-Key PEG / PEG-J feeding, Oxygen therapy, Cough assist (manual and mechanical), Nebulisers, Ambu bag, Diabetes management, including insulin administration (Type 2), Medication administration, Epilepsy management, including rescue medication and VNS

* Catheter care, including intermittent catheterisation, Bowel management, including Peristeen and enemas, Colostomy and urostomy care, Weekly PEG balloon changes

Conditions & Specialist Support Needs

* Cerebral Palsy

* Spinal injuries and Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD)

* Brain injuries

* Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

* Epilepsy

* Autism and ADHD

* Dystonia

* Complex neurological conditions

* Challenging behaviours

* Non-verbal communication and Makaton

Personal & Practical Care

* Moving and handling, Physiotherapy and prescribed exercises, Personal care, Supporting non-weight-bearing individuals, Double incontinence care, Promoting independence and quality of life

What We Are Looking For

* Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker.

* Experience in complex care is highly desirable.

* Relevant clinical training and competencies.

* A compassionate, patient and reliable approach.

* Confidence working independently and as part of a wider care team.

* A genuine passion for supporting individuals with complex needs.

* Flexibility and a professional attitude.

Not every candidate needs experience in every clinical skill listed.

Interested?

If you are passionate about complex care and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today