Male & Female Carer / HCA / Support Worker

Location: CO6
Support: 2 to 1
Salary: £15.25(Umbrella)

Full job description

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker to support a young person with complex health and care needs in his home and community. The role includes providing personal care, mobility assistance, communication support, and community access. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide full personal care and support with all activities of daily living.
• Deliver PEG feeding (gastrostomy care) in line with care plans.
• Support with epilepsy management, including administration of emergency medication when required.
• Support asthma care and general health monitoring.
• Assist with moving and handling, including hoist use and supported mobility.
• Support communication using non-verbal methods such as gestures, facial expressions, and picture-based systems.
• Ensure safety at all times, including supervision due to mouthing/chewing behaviours.
• Support community access, appointments, and social activities.
• Work as part of a care team, including alongside another support worker when required (2:1 support).

Requirements:

• Male or female Carer with a full valid UK driving license and drives.
• Minimum 6 months recent care experience in the UK.
• Experience supporting children or young people with autism, sensory needs, and complex behaviours.
• PEG feeding (gastrostomy care) competency or proven experience.
• Epilepsy awareness and experience supporting individuals with epilepsy, including emergency medication administration.
• Experience with hoist use and safe moving & handling techniques.
• Strong understanding of personal care for individuals with high dependency needs.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach with the ability to manage challenging behaviours safely.
• Ability to work in a family home setting and as part of a care team, including working alongside another support worker when required.
• Training in trauma-informed and sensory-aware care (desirable).

If you are compassionate, reliable, and experienced, we would be happy to hear from you.