Care and Wellbeing Advocate

3 weeks ago

Wigton, United Kingdom Acuity Care Group Limited Full time

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Female Complex Care Worker to support a female client in Aspatria, Wigton with complex medical needs.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality, personalized support to the client, including:

  • Airway Management & Tracheostomy Care: Maintaining a safe airway, including tracheostomy care and management, ensuring proper ventilation and comfort.
  • PEG Care (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy): Administering nutrition, hydration, and medications via PEG tube, ensuring correct care of the site and monitoring intake for optimal health and well-being.
  • Vital Sign Monitoring: Regularly checking and documenting vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturation, and overall health status, to detect and respond to any concerns promptly.
  • Moving and Handling: Supporting the client with safe moving and handling techniques, helping maintain her mobility and independence as much as possible.
  • Physiotherapy Support: Assisting with passive movements and stretches as part of a physiotherapy regimen to help prevent contractures and support physical health.
  • Medication Management: Administering prescribed medications, including nebulised treatments, and managing access to the client's porta-Cath for any required treatments or interventions.
  • Personal Care: Providing sensitive and respectful assistance with personal care, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting, while ensuring the client's dignity is maintained at all times.
  • Social and Activity Support: Enabling the client to engage in chosen activities both at home and in the community, fostering a fulfilling and enjoyable lifestyle.
  • Appointment Support: Accompanying the client to medical and personal appointments, ensuring she has the support needed to feel comfortable and at ease.
  • Emotional & Psychological Support: Offering empathetic and sensitive emotional support, responding to the client's psychological needs with compassion and understanding.

The hourly rate for this role is £12.60 - £13.13 per hour.

What You'll Need:
  • Mandatory:
    • Female applicants only (this is an occupational requirement as per the Equality Act 2010 due to the personal care involved).
    • Strong moving and handling skills with the ability to promote independence.
    • Understanding of physiotherapy techniques, especially passive movements and stretches.
    • Compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach, especially in providing emotional support.
    • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
    • Flexibility to accompany the client to activities and appointments.
    • A calm, professional manner, with the ability to respond to changing health needs.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in complex care, particularly with tracheostomy and PEG management.
    • Ability to perform tracheal suction and airway management.
    • Knowledge of medication administration, including nebulised treatments and porta-Cath access. Relevant health or social care qualification (NVQ, BTEC, etc.).
    • Full, clean driving license (preferred but not essential)
    Why Join Us?
    • Competitive hourly rate: £12.60 - £13.13 per hour
    • Opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals
    • Ongoing training and development
    • Pension enrolment
    • A great Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £500 reward

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