Complex Care Caregiver / Support Worker
Strathaven, Lanarkshire
Support Worker
£12.50- £14.00 per hour
Complex Care Support Worker
Strathaven, Lanarkshire
About Homecare Scotland:
At Homecare Scotland, we provide quality in-home care and support to our clients ensuring they feel both safe and comfortable in their homes. We offer bespoke packages, tailored to the needs and complexities of the individual. Working in care is a journey and Homecare Scotland equips staff with training, CPD and support to nurture skills and progress careers at any stage. With a strong family ethic, we strive to make both our clients and staff feel valued.
The Client:
A young man living with cerebral palsy in rural Strathaven, Lanarkshire. He lives with his family in an adapted home and is very active. He is immobile and a wheelchair user and has an adapted vehicle to get around for his active social life. He is non verbal and communicates using his eye gaze. He is a very active individual and attends college and likes to go shopping and go bowling.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support with social activities, outings and interests
· PEG feeding including medication administration
· Assistance with all aspects of personal care on a 2:1basis
· Passive exercise/chest physio
· Moving & Handling
· Full UK Driving licence required due to location of client
Essential Skills & Experience:
· Extensive previous care experience
· Have a team player attitude while showing empathy and understanding in demanding situations
· A great sense of fun and humour, we value developing warm positive relationships with everyone we support
· Adaptive communication and ability to understand alternative methods of communication
Required Shift Cover:
Day shifts – 09.00-21.00
Night shifts – 21.00-09.00
365 days a year support, 7 days a week
Benefits:
· Hourly rate £12.50 during the weekdays and £14.00 during the weekends
· Permanent full-time employment contracts available (including 28 days annual leave & a company pension! These benefits are pro-rata for part-time contracts)
· PVG fees paid by the company
· Training and ongoing support provided
If you would like to apply, please click the apply button below and one of our recruiters will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps. Thank you.
