Care Support Specialist

1 month ago

Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Advantage Healthcare Limited Full time

Company Overview

Location: Durham

Compensation: £12.50- £12.75 per hour

Available Shifts: 9.15 pm- 7.15 am (Monday to Sunday)

Vehicle Access: Required due to the geographical nature of the role.

We are seeking a compassionate individual to provide support to a young boy with complex disabilities. He possesses a delightful personality and enjoys engaging interactions, including cuddles, storytelling, and music.

If you are located in the Durham area and can provide transportation, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated team. You will be supporting this young boy who lives with his family, including his mother, father, older brother, and sister.

Due to his medical needs, comprehensive support and monitoring are essential. Your responsibilities will encompass tracheostomy care, PEG feeding for nutritional support, medication administration, and personal care assistance. As he has no independent movement, you will be required to assist with his positioning. Although he is non-verbal, he can communicate his feelings through gestures, movements, and facial expressions once you become familiar with him.

This role involves two waking night shifts from 9.15 pm to 7.15 am, including weekends, with flexibility for additional shifts to cover for holidays and absences.

What We Offer

Advantage Healthcare is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You will gain access to a wealth of resources, career development pathways, benefits, and opportunities that come with being part of our esteemed organization.

Benefits Include:

  • Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Paid annual leave
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Enhanced DBS check

Job Responsibilities

This is a remarkable opportunity to expand your skill set and join us as a Care Support Specialist. You will receive comprehensive training and clinical support to develop your expertise in various complex areas, including tracheotomy care, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care. We are committed to caring for individuals of all ages within the community and their homes, addressing needs such as spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries, and other complex conditions. Each day will present unique challenges, and you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of your clients while advancing your skills and knowledge.

Required Qualifications

Essential Skills:

Previous experience in childcare, particularly in ventilation care, tracheostomy care, and PEG feeding is required.

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