[ref. d62423002] Female Complex Care Worker
Job Introduction
Female Complex Care WorkerPay rate: £12ph (monthly pay)
Shift Pattern: 22:00 - 08:00(Nights) / 17:00 - 22:00 (Days)
Requirements: Interesting in working with children.
We have a unique and fulfilling opportunity for the right person to support an individual with complex care needs, living in their family home in Newcastle. Despite a tough start in life, this person is generally a happy and joyful individual who loves exploring the world around them.They can walk unaided and will often seek out their care workers for playtime or cuddles. While they cannot verbalise, they express themselves through sounds, smiles, and body language, showing you when they are happy.
This individual requires care involving tracheostomy management, suctioning, JEJ feeding, and oxygen administration. You will play a crucial role in supporting their health and well-being while enhancing their quality of life.
We're looking for someone who:
- Is local to Newcastle and familiar with the area.
- Brings empathy, patience, and a positive attitude to their care.
The successful candidate will have ideally have experience in complex care needs, including:
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- JEJ feed administration
- Oxygen administration
- Complex care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours
- Understanding the importance of clear and confident communication, especially with individuals who cannot verbalise but use other means to express themselves.
What will your shift involve?
You will provide high-quality, compassionate, and attentive 1:1 care tailored to this individual’s specific needs. Your role will include ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met, as well as supporting with social activities that promote their well-being.You will also help with household tasks to maintain a clean and organized environment. Most importantly, your care will help create a supportive and joyful atmosphere that allows this individual to live as independently as possible, while offering plenty of opportunities for fun and bonding moments.
If you're someone who thrives in a rewarding and dynamic role, and you're committed to making a real difference in someone's life, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of a team that makes every day brighter for someone who truly deserves it.
Join us and become a key part of this person’s journey.
What next?
If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, contact via email.
We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams.
Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
More about Acuity Care Group
We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions:
- Bespoke
- LD&A – Learning Disabilities & Autism
- Team Brain Injury
This role sits within our Bespoke family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Complex Care Manager.
We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do.Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.
What else do we offer?
We do offer additional benefits including:
- Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
- Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few.
- Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets – grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show.
- Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care
- Progression opportunities within the organisation
- Ongoing training and development
- A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500!
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