Complex Care Support Worker, North London, HA7

Overview

Winnie, 18, is a fabulous girly girl, with a great sense of humour; a social butterfly who loves to laugh! She loves to have her hair and nails done, to look as fabulous as she is. Winnie has a long list of hobbies and interests, including listening to music, watching movies and all things arts and crafts. Winnie has Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Level 5), scoliosis and Dystonia. She requires oral suctioning, nebulisers, and has a Gastrojejunostomy in situ for all nutrition, fluids and medication. She is a wheelchair user and communicates using switches. Due to her care needs Winnie has 2:1 support, 24/7. Winnie lives in Stanmore with her mum, in a fully adapted home that includes a therapy room and attends college.

Snap Care, working in collaboration with Winnie\\\’s case management, are recruiting Complex Care Support Workers to join her growing team.

The Role at a Glance

The Complex Care Support Worker will work alongside another team member, assisting and supporting Winnie with all areas of ADLs, health, care and medical needs, promoting independence and exploring new hobbies and interests. Training is provided in all areas of Winne\\\’s care and health needs however you must have previous experience in complex medical care. The Complex Care Support Worker will work in collaboration with Winnie\’s family, therapy team and other healthcare professionals to ensure Winnie is thriving and given every opportunity to learn, and live life to the full. Overtime is available if desired (days and waking nights)

Responsibilities

• Assist and support Winnie with all areas of ADLs, health, care and medical needs, promoting independence and exploring new hobbies and interests.
• Collaborate with Winnie\’s family, therapy team and other healthcare professionals to ensure Winnie is thriving and given every opportunity to learn, and live life to the full.
• Coordinate with the care team to provide 24/7 support as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in complex medical care is required.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, caring and innovative; team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why You\\\’ll Love This Role

This role will give you the opportunity to really make a difference to a young person and in return you will receive excellent training, ongoing support and supervision, and be part of a professional, highly skilled team.

Recruitment Process

This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care\\\’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010