Support Worker - Complex Care

Ocean Healthcare is looking for experienced Support Worker to provide 2:1 support for a 23-year-old woman living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).

FND is when someone experiences problems with how their brain and body send and receive signals - It can cause symptoms like weakness, movement problems, seizures or issues with speech and sensation.

She also lives with Autism, Anxiety and Depression, Hypermobility and Meares Irlen Syndrome (where the brain struggles to process visual information).

She sometimes presents with challenging behaviours and requires consistent, compassionate care from confident and resilient Support Workers.

She enjoys routine, reassurance and engaging support throughout the day. Your role will be to ensure her safety, promote her independence where possible and provide patient and professional care tailored to her individual needs.

Shift Details:

• 07:00 – 22:00 Monday to Sunday

Pay Rates:

• Monday – Friday: £15.00 p/hr

• Saturday & Sunday: £17.55 p/hr

• Bank Holidays: £20.55 p/hr

Why Join us?

Ocean Healthcare is one of the most highly respected care organisations in the Southwest. Check us out on Facebook or look at our Google Reviews. Our philosophy is Live Happy Care Well which is based on the principle that you can't pour from an empty cup. We’re committed to treating our staff well and doing the right thing by the people we serve. When you work with us, you’re part of a supportive, professional, and highly regarded team that prioritises your needs and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support throughout the day

• Supporting emotional well-being and managing behaviour positively

• Ensuring safety

• Working as part of a 2:1 support team

What We’re Looking For

• Confident, patient and resilient

• Experience working with autism and challenging behaviour (desirable)

• Engaging and personable with a caring nature

• Experienced Care Assistant

The ideal candidate will be a confident, patient, and resilient Support Worker with experience supporting people with autism, anxiety, or challenging behaviours would being beneficial. An understanding of conditions such as (FND), would be helpful but full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What You'll Need

• Good References (covering at least 3 years)

• You must be a car driver

• Reliability and good communication

• Right to to work in the UK

While there are lots of work opportunities within Ocean Healthcare, the terms detailed in this job advert are specific ONLY to this package of care. Permanent and bank contracts available. You can work full or part time.

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