Support Worker

Job Introduction

Female Support WorkerPay rate: £13.13 Shift Pattern: 17.00 -22.00 / 22.00 – 9.15 (flexibility needed on the end time)Requirements: Driver's License and your own vehicle.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Woodborough / Nottingham area and able to commute.

We are seeking a female Complex Care Worker to provide dedicated support for a client with a C5 spinal cord injury. The ideal candidate will have a caring nature, strong attention to detail, and a passion for making a positive impact on someone’s daily life. In addition to providing expert care, you will assist the client in enjoying their favourite activities, which include clothes shopping, attending horse racing events, visiting National Trust attractions, watching historical dramas, and indoor swimming at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Mobility Support: Helping with transfers, repositioning, and the use of mobility aids.
• Bowel and Bladder Care: Managing bowel programs and catheter care.
• Respiratory Care: Providing tracheostomy and ventilator support, if required.
• Medication Management: Administering medications and ensuring correct dosages.
• Meal Preparation and Feeding: Supporting with dietary needs and feeding as necessary.
• Social & Recreational Activities:Assisting the client with activities such as:
  • Shopping for clothes and accessories.
  • Attending horse racing events.
  • Visiting National Trust sites and enjoying scenic walks.
  • Watching historical dramas and films together.
  • Indoor swimming and helping with pool-related activities.
• Emotional Support: Building a positive rapport and providing companionship.
• Record Keeping: Keeping accurate records of care, observations, and daily routines.
• Coordination with Health Professionals: Liaising with healthcare providers to ensure all care needs are met.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: Ideally some experience in complex care or spinal cord injury care but we offer full training
• Skills: Knowledge of spinal injury care, tracheostomy and ventilator care, manual handling, and hoist usage.
• Qualifications: Relevant health and social care qualifications (NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3, or equivalent).
• Personal Attributes: Compassionate, patient, attentive, and committed to supporting both physical and emotional well-being.
• Legal: Right to work in the UK (if applicable).
• Female applicants only, due to the personal care nature of the role.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with spinal injury clients.
• Interest in fashion, horse racing, history, and swimming, aligning with the client’s hobbies.
• Manual handling and first aid certifications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a care team.

Benefits

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 appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme) ,money back for optical and dentistry

Access to blue light discount scheme

Attractive holiday entitlement

Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care

Progression opportunities within the organisation

Ongoing training and development

Pension enrolment

A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

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About Bespoke Health and Social Care

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. 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 individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. 

Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services. We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous selection process, including background checks, reference verification, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure their suitability to work with those in our care. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.