Support Worker - Complex Care

Female Complex Care Support Worker

Location: Tresillian, TR2
28-30 hour contract | Term time and school holidays | Expert training | 2:1 support

Bluebird Care – Where you change lives

We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate and reliable Female Complex Care Support Worker to join our Care Expert Team in the Tresillian, TR2 area.

You’ll be part of a dedicated 2:1 care team, supporting a young person with complex care needs at home and out in the community.

This is a meaningful role for someone who is calm, patient and confident in care. You’ll need to be attentive to body language and alternative communication, while helping the customer feel safe, supported and understood.

Due to the personal care requirements of this role, this vacancy is open to female applicants only. This is considered to be an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Before applying, please note:

You must have previous care experience, a full UK driving licence, access to a reliable car and the right to work in the UK.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, your application will not be successful.

Responsibilities

As a Female Complex Care Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting a young person with complex health and communication needs
• Providing personal, practical and emotional support
• Supporting at home and out in the community
• Promoting safety, wellbeing and independence
• Responding to body language and alternative communication
• Supporting with PEG feeding and suctioning, where required
• Following care plans and keeping clear records
• Being a calm, dependable and reassuring presence

Full specialist training will be provided.

Hours

Term time:

• 3.00pm – 8.00pm, four weekdays
• 10.00am – 6.00pm, Saturday or Sunday

School holidays:

• 10.00am – 6.00pm, four weekdays
• 10.00am – 6.00pm, Saturday or Sunday

Benefits

At Bluebird Care, we value and support our Care Experts. Benefits include:

• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Ongoing training and development
• Extended specialist skills training including PEG feeding and suctioning
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light Card
• Staff referral scheme
• Annual appraisal recognition
• Carer of the Month recognition
• Team member wellbeing and support
• Staff social activities
• Charity and fundraising events
• Ongoing development and career support

Requirements

For this role, you’ll need:

• Previous care experience
• A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car
• The right to work in the UK

You’ll be a good fit if you’re calm, patient and dependable, with the confidence to support someone with complex needs. You’ll be willing to learn specialist care skills, including PEG feeding and suctioning, and able to follow detailed care plans.

Complex care experience is helpful, but full specialist training will be provided.

Apply today, 

Bluebird Care Mid & West Cornwall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practice.

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