Support Worker
Ocean Healthcare Complex Care is recruiting dedicated, compassionate and reliable Male Support Workers to support a gentleman with a C5/C6 spinal injury and Parkinson's disease.
Complex Care Support Workers - Spinal Injury & Rehabilitation
Ocean Healthcare is looking for dedicated and compassionate Male support workers to join our Complex Care Team in Plymouth, supporting a gentleman with a Spinal Injury and Parkinson's disease.
This is not a domiciliary care role. You’ll provide 1:1 or 2:1 support at his home and in the community.
The gentleman is currently living in a nursing home following an extensive period of hospital treatments and rehabilitation. The ultimate goal is to get him back home to live with his partner and to build the right team to help achieve this.
This gentleman has expressed a preference for male support workers, ideally aged 40 and over, as he feels this would help him develop meaningful relationships with shared understanding and trust with those supporting him.
Training & Support
You’ll be fully prepared for your role with face-to-face training delivered by our nurse-led team and specialist trainers. Training is tailored to the individuals you’ll be supporting, so you feel confident, supported and clinically safe from day one.
Ongoing support and development are part of how we work - you’re never left to figure things out on your own.
Pay Rates & Shifts:
Competitive hourly rates
Part-Time contracts (Minimum 12 hours)
Pay Rates range from £13.50 per hour.
Initially the shifts will be three days a week as we progress towards returning home, we anticipate developing a full 24-hour care package. Shifts will be:
11:00 - 18:00
What You’ll Be Doing:
You will be supporting the gentleman at home during the day, focusing on rehabilitation, enablement and promoting independence.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting attendance at physiotherapy appointments and rehabilitation sessions.
Accompanying and assisting with hydrotherapy sessions.
Encouraging independence through meaningful enablement activities.
Supporting mobility and wheelchair use in accordance with individual assessments.
Assisting with community access and activities that promote wellbeing.
Working alongside physiotherapists and healthcare professionals to support agreed rehabilitation goals.
Building a positive, professional and trusting relationship with the client.
Promoting choice, dignity, independence and confidence.
Why Join Us?
We're not afraid to say we're a little bit old fashioned. We believe in treating people right, providing great quality care and being proud of what we do. When you work with us, you’re part of a supportive, professional and highly regarded team. Our philosophy is Live Happy Care Well. Check out OceanHealthcareUK on Facebook to find out more about us!
What Makes You a Great Fit
We’re looking for people who are:
Experienced in care or support work - particularly in spinal injury care
Reliable, committed and passionate about delivering exceptional care
Committed to providing consistent, high-quality care
Keen to expand your knowledge and skills with ongoing, tailored training
We are particularly keen to hear from mature, experienced male support workers who can build a strong, trusting and professional relationship with this gentleman.
What You’ll Need:
At least 1 year of UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker.
Full-UK Driving License and Access to your own vehicle
Two UK work references (at least one must be care-related).
Reliability and Good Communication
Right to work in the UK
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Support Worker in Plymouth employer: Ocean Healthcare
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