Support Worker - Complex Care

About the role

This is a full time, permanent role working across two parts of our children's service in Mid & West Cornwall. Most of your week will be spent as part of a dedicated 2:1 care team in the Tresillian, TR2 area, supporting a young person with complex care needs at home, in school and out in the community. Alongside this, you'll support other children and young people with complex or additional needs across Mid & West Cornwall.

Responsibilities

• Support a young person with complex care needs at home, in school and out in the community
• Support other children and young people with complex or additional needs across Mid & West Cornwall
• Provide personal care support as required
• Follow detailed care plans
• Attend training and develop specialist skills, including PEG feeding and suctioning

Requirements

• Previous care experience, essential
• A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car
• The right to work in the UK

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

• Calmness and patience
• Confidence in care
• Attention to body language and alternative communication
• Ability to support someone with complex needs
• Willingness to learn specialist care skills, including PEG feeding and suctioning

Benefits

• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Specialist training and development
• Extended specialist skills training, including PEG feeding and suctioning
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light Card
• Staff referral scheme
• Annual appraisal recognition
• Carer of the Month recognition
• Team member wellbeing and support
• Staff social activities
• Charity and fundraising events
• Ongoing development and career support

Pay

£13.46 - £13.66 per hour

Schedule

Term time and school holidays, including support in school, plus evenings and weekends