Job Summary
Are you a passionate and energetic female Care Worker looking to make a real difference in someone's life?
We need you to provide care for a 21-year-old young person who has a brain injury.
You will need to have experience with medication through a Peg and giving peg feed. You will need to have at least 2 years of experience with Peg care and Epilepsy care with brain injury clients.
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom without requiring sponsorship.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Managing oral secretions and ensuring the individual's comfort.
- Administer PEG feeds, flushes, and medications via PEG.
- Monitor and manage weight, with a focus on preventing weight loss.
- Deliver continence care with dignity and respect.
- Maintain skin integrity through proactive care routines.
- Assist with all moving and handling tasks, adhering to risk assessments.
- Anticipate and address the client’s needs with empathy and efficiency.
- Provide reassurance and manage distress in a calm, caring manner.
- Monitoring pain levels and providing care accordingly.
- Support ongoing therapy to improve posture and comfort.
- Assist with nighttime routines and ensure restful sleep.
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Brain injury: 2 years (required)
- PEG Feeding: 2 years (required)
- Complex Care Worker: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
