Support Worker – Complex Care
We are looking for caring, reliable, and compassionate Support Workers to join a dedicated team supporting an adult with complex care needs in their own home in Wickford, Essex.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by promoting independence, supporting rehabilitation, and enabling an individual to enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
About the Client:
You will be supporting an adult who:
- Is deaf in both ears and communicates by lip reading, so clear face-to-face communication is essential.
- Has cerebral palsy, a spinal cord injury, osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bones), and diet-controlled borderline diabetes.
- Requires ongoing monitoring of skin integrity due to a recurring leg wound.
- Uses an electric wheelchair and requires hoist transfers.
- Has a catheter that requires routine care, including bladder washouts.
- Has access to a physiotherapy room and benefits from gentle encouragement and motivation to complete exercises.
The individual enjoys:
- Adventure films
- Shopping trips
- Getting out and about in the community
Working Hours:
We are seeking candidates to work a 24 hour shift.
- Day Shifts: 8:00am – 11pm, followed by a sleep in shift (11:00pm – 8:00am) (Paid at sleep night rate)
- Please note while hours are usually stable, the position is offered on a zero-hours contract.
- Day shifts are worked as double-handed care (2:1 support).
What you’ll have:
- A caring, patient, and compassionate nature.
- Excellent communication skills, including speaking clearly to support lip reading.
- Experience in complex care is desirable but not essential, as full training can be provided.
- Confidence working as part of a two-person team.
- A full UK driving licence (desirable)
What to look forward to:
