Complex Care Support Worker

Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career in complex care? Do you have the skills and compassion to support a gentleman with complex support needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Complex Care Support Worker., As a Complex Care Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support to a 79-year-old gentleman who lives with his family in Shrewsbury. Oswestry. He is a retired Army Officer who enjoys watching films, enjoys interesting conversation and has a good sense of humour. Additionally, he also needs assistance with personal care/continence needs, medication, PEG feeding and activities inside and outside of the home. He lives with a spinal injury affecting mobility, coordination, strength and sensation. He uses Molift and electric wheelchair, and is independent while in his wheelchair.

You will work with a friendly and supportive team of professionals who will help you develop your skills and knowledge in complex care. You will also have the opportunity to build a trusting and respectful relationship with the gentleman and his family, who are very hands-on and helpful. You will support him with activities in and outside of the home, depending on his condition and preferences.

A Registered Nurse will support competency assessment and ongoing supervision.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be kind, caring, and patient. You will also need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have a flexible and positive attitude. You will need to have good attention to detail and observation skills, and be able to recognise when the gentleman is in pain or needs assistance. You will need to have some experience in supporting individuals with complex care needs, or be willing to undergo training and supervision.

Established in 2001, Radis has grown to become a leading provider of community based social care and support for thousands of vulnerable adults and children in England and Wales, focused on supporting people to live independently in their own homes and part of their local communities.

We care for a range of service users including the elderly and for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Tailored to meet our service user's individual needs, our care ranges from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care and can either be short or long-term.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community

Excellent rates of pay: Week Days - £13.00 per hour... Weekend Days - £13.30 per hour

We offer various hours and roster patterns, which can be discussed at the interview. We offer a competitive salary, as well as benefits such as paid holiday, pension scheme, and employee discounts. We also provide ongoing training and development opportunities, as well as regular supervision and feedback.