Complex Care Support Worker
20 Hours per Week - Eastbourne
£14.18 per hour
Flexible Working Required
Day Shifts: 08:00 – 20:00
Night Shifts: 20:00 – 08:00
Make a Real Difference Every Day
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Complex Care Support Worker to join a dedicated care team supporting a young man with complex health and care needs in his own home and within the community within the Eastbourne area.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support someone who has a vibrant personality and enjoys an active lifestyle. If you are passionate about providing person-centred care and helping individuals live life to the fullest, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Client
Our client is a sociable and engaging young man who has Angelman Syndrome, epilepsy, ataxia, severe learning disabilities and ADHD. Despite his complex needs, he enjoys living an active and fulfilling life and loves spending time out in the community. His favourite activities include swimming, bowling, visiting the arcade, relaxing in cafés while people watching, and listening to music, with a wide and varied musical taste. The successful candidate will also need to be comfortable around pets, as he has a dog who is an important part of his home environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing high-quality, person-centred support
- Supporting daily living activities and community access
- Monitoring and responding appropriately to seizures
- Administering medication
- Supporting with bowel management, including suppository administration
- Promoting independence, engagement, and wellbeing
- Building a positive and trusting relationship with the client and their family
Essential Experience
To be successful in this role, you should have experience supporting individuals with:
- Complex care needs
- Learning disabilities
- Epilepsy and seizure management
Specialist Training Required
Experience and/or willingness to complete training in:
- Seizure management, including rescue medication administration
- Medication administration
- Bowel management (including suppositories)
What We're Looking For
- Compassionate and patient approach
- Flexible availability to work both day and night shifts
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable and committed team player
- Passion for supporting individuals to achieve the best quality of life possible
Benefits
✨ Supportive and friendly working environment
Excellent training programme
DBS paid for
Blue Light Card eligibility
Ongoing professional development
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and start your journey with Libertatem
#libertatem The Libertatem Healthcare Group, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.
The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.
