Complex Support Worker - £18.76 - £24 per hour - ref. t42435923

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Our client is seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team in providing exceptional care to a 29-year-old individual with complex needs, in a shared supported living environment near Melrose in the Scottish Borders.

About the Client

This client is a friendly and engaging individual with a Learning Disability, who is blind, partially deaf, and has epilepsy. He has limited mobility and requires the use of a hand aid to walk. He also requires PEG feeding. He has recently been in hospital for several months recovering from two strokes and is now ready to return to his supported living environment.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in this client's transition and to support him in living a fulfilling life. You will be part of a dedicated team providing 2:1 support during the day (10am-4pm), 1:1 support in the evenings (4pm-10pm), or 1:1 waking night support (10pm-10am).

Key responsibilities will include

Providing person-centered care and support to the client
Assisting with daily living tasks, including meal preparation (PEG feeding), personal care, and medication administration

Communicating effectively with the care team and other professionals

We are looking for
Experience with complex needs, Learning Disabilities, Epilepsy, and visual/auditory impairments
A positive and proactive approach to work with excellent time management and organizational skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility and a willingness to learn

Understanding of PEG feeding and the ability to administer it safely

To Apply:

Please submit your CV or by applying directly to this advert.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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