Female Complex Care Support Worker

**Job description**:
**Libertatem Healthcare Group’s philosophy is a simple one**:

- Independence - Our clients independence is key to every decision we make
- Communication is vital to achieving the optimum outcomes
- Our People are our biggest asset

**PLEASE NOTE - We do NOT offer Sponsorships**
- **Previous Applicants need NOT Apply**

Libertatem Healthcare are seeking to recruit an experienced brain injury support worker to support our female client based in Crewe, 2:1. Our client is 24 years old and is currently supported by another care company.

*Due to our client's needs* We are only looking to recruit Female support workers, that hold full UK driving licence.

**Hours**

2-3 shifts per week

Day and night shifts

08:00-20:00 - 12 hour shift

20:00-08:00 - 12 hour shift

**Responsibilities**
- Provide personalised support in a sensitive and confidential manner, to individuals and families according to their personalised support plan.
- Understand and follow care plans, seeking clarification from the healthcare coordinator or clinical lead nurse as necessary.
- Participate in monitoring and review of Service Users’ care plans
- Work in a professional manner with all members of the Service user’s Multidisciplinary team and other health professionals that may be involved.
- Promote self-care and self-management to achieve a maximum level of independence for each individual.

**This may include: -**
- Assistance with Service Users’ mobility, feeding, washing, bathing and dressing.
- Management of neurogenic bladder - care of urethral/ suprapubic catheter or through use of intermittent catheterisation.
- Management of neurogenic bowel - undertaking bowel care regime as defined in the care and support plan
- this may include Digital Rectal Examination, Digital Rectal Stimulation, Digital Rectal removal of faeces, insertion of suppositories or enema, use of bowel irrigation system.
- Assistance with domestic care tasks such as laundry, ironing, and household cleaning.
- Preparation of food and drinks, kitchen cleaning and hygiene, assistance with shopping and menu planning.
- Assisting Service Users to attend appointments, go shopping, collect pensions etc.
- Provision of emotional support to increase the Service Users’ confidence and motivation.
- Assist with the use of moving and handling equipment to promote independence and ensure safety of all
- Administer medication as designated in the care and support plan in accordance with Company policies and procedures. This may include monitoring self-medication, prompting medication or administering medication.
- Assist Service Users with rehabilitation activities as directed by the care and support plan and as directed and developed by members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver support in a manner which is sensitive to the service user’s culture, disability, race, age, sexuality, marital or civil partnership status, transgender status or religion/belief.
- Document clearly in the daily records on the progress of rehabilitation programmes i.e. observing, recording, and reporting on changes in a Service User’s physical and/or emotional condition.

2) Communication
- Assist the healthcare coordinator and clinical lead nurse by communicating all information to ensure Service Users’ needs are met.
- Work in partnership with all members of the multidisciplinary team and report any changes in a Service User’s mental or physical health, or social conditions
- Ensure that concerns around safeguarding issues or equality and diversity are reported in line with Company procedures.
- Report any serious incidents, accidents or near misses by completing incident form
- Report any hazards or potential hazards that impact on the safe delivery of care to the office team, in line with Company procedure.
- Report to the office team professional any concerns, complaints, or suggestions for improvements raised by Service Users and/or their Carers.
- Report to the office team promptly any concerns of neglect or abuse.
- Maintain clear, concise and legible Service User records, according to Company policy and procedure.
- Use Libertatem Healthcare’s ‘On Call’ system for additional support if required, in a accordance with Company guidance.
- Ensure that all computer security procedures are followed.
- Always act in a manner which respects the confidentiality of Service Users and staff.

**Training & Background Checks**

An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area.

**Benefits**
- Extensive training
- Regular supervisions
- Annual appraisal
- Weekly Pay
- Holiday pay

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in support work while working alongside experienced therapists and professionals.

**Our Safeguarding Commitment**

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together