Support Worker - Up to £17.00 per hour
Are you an experienced care professional looking for a rewarding Role where you can make a genuine difference to someone’s life?
About Complexus Care
At Complexus Care, we provide bespoke, person-centred complex care that enables people to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes and communities.
Compassion, empathy, respect, honesty, integrity, accountability, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. Our experienced teams combine clinical expertise with a holistic approach to deliver outstanding care tailored to each individual's needs.
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We are looking for Part-time Support Workers to join a dedicated care team supporting a young man with an acquired brain injury (ABI) from birth, developmental delay and cerebral palsy. He requires 1:1 support 24 hours a day and enjoys a varied, active lifestyle with plenty of opportunities to get out and about.
The young man enjoys:
- Using his bath
- Swimming
- Books
- Going to the cinema
- Going out in his WAV
- Exploring the outdoors on his trike
- Going on holidays and enjoying new experiences
He attends a day centre Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30am–3:30pm, providing opportunities for staff to support with household tasks, activity preparation and planning during these periods.
Your Responsibilities
- Work on a rota basis, including weekdays and weekends.
- Support this young man to maintain his independence by assisting him in all aspects of daily living, both at home and in the community.
- An interest in outdoor activities would be beneficial.
- Work collaboratively within a dedicated support team.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A confident and experienced care professional
- A driver with a full UK driving licence
- Over 25 years old due to vehicle insurance requirements
- Experienced in, or knowledgeable about, brain injury care (desirable)
- Knowledge of Makaton is desirable.
- Organised, reliable and able to communicate effectively
- Flexible and willing to support with holiday arrangements and trips away
- Passionate about delivering truly person-centred care
- Comfortable supporting with personal care, including continence care. The gentleman is doubly incontinent and wears pads, so candidates should be comfortable providing personal care with dignity and respect.
Shift Pattern (DAY Shifts & NIGHT Shifts)
- Day shifts: 8:00am–8:00pm
- Sleep Shift: 8:00pm-8:00am (Incorporating an element of waking night)
Pay & Benefits
- Up to £17.00 per hour (following successful completion of training and required checks)
- Holiday pay
- Company pension
- Paid specialist training and e-learning
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Regular supervision and support
- Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
- Employee referral programme
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Important Information
Due to the flexibility and working patterns required, we are unable to accept applications from candidates on Student or Sponsorship visas, as the visa working hour restrictions are not compatible with the requirements of this position.
Pay: Up to £17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you have a full UK driving licence?
- Due to the flexibility of the role, we cannot accept candidates on a Skilled Worker/Sponsorship or Student visas. Do you have or require any of these to work in the UK?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
