Male Somali-Speaking Complex Care Support Worker – London

Job Overview

We are seeking a male Somali-speaking complex care support worker to provide dedicated, person-centred care to a young boy with complex health needs in a home and community setting in London.

The young person has a strong preference for male carers and benefits significantly from a support worker who can communicate fluently in Somali, helping ensure comfort, trust, and effective day-to-day communication with both the child and family.

This is a rewarding role requiring compassion, reliability, and experience in complex care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 complex care support in the home and community
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities
• Support with clinical needs as trained (e.g. PEG feeding, seizure management, oxygen support if applicable)
• Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans
• Work closely with family members and healthcare professionals
• Ensure the child’s safety, dignity, and comfort at all times
• Provide emotional reassurance and companionship

Essential Requirements

• Must be male (client preference)
• Fluent in Somali and English
• Previous experience in complex care or care assistant roles
• DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to follow detailed care plans
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable

Desirable

• Experience working with children or paediatric care
• Tracheostomy/PEG/epilepsy training (or willingness to be trained)
• Manual handling and safeguarding training

Training & Support

Full training can be provided for the right candidate, including complex care clinical skills where required.