Carer

Job Description: Carer / Support Worker (Complex Care)

### Overview
We are seeking a female Support Worker / Carer to join a complex 2:1 care package supporting a 17-year-old girl. The role offers full-time regular hours and requires a compassionate, proactive approach to delivering safe, person-centred support.

We do not offer sponsorship.

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### Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day care and support to a non-verbal, blind wheelchair user

Support with epilepsy care following agreed care plans and risk procedures

Maintain the individual’s comfort, dignity, and independence where possible

Assist with mobility and daily living needs in line with training and safe working practices

Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure consistent support

Record/report observations appropriately and escalate concerns promptly

Support communication using agreed methods and adapt support approaches to sensory needs
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### Client Profile / Care Needs

17 yrs old
Non-verbal
Blind
Epilepsy
Wheelchair user
Complex care package
2:1 support ratio
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### Shift Pattern (Full-time, Regular Hours)

Monday to Friday: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
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### Requirements

Must be female (to meet the client’s care needs)
Experience in complex care and/or supporting individuals with disabilities and epilepsy is desirable
Understanding of safeguarding, behaviour support, and safe care practices
Ability to follow care plans and medication/epilepsy procedures correctly
Strong communication skills (including experience supporting non-verbal individuals)
Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work consistently across the week
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### Benefits (As Applicable)

Full-time regular hours
Defined rota/shift pattern
Opportunity to work within a dedicated complex care team
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### Application Instructions

Please reply with your most up-to-date CV
Confirm availability for the full shift pattern
Please note: no sponsorship is offered