Spinal Injury Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Braintree, Essex. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to individuals with complex health needs, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.

Working Hours:

You will be in a team that is responsible for delivering 24/7 care for the individual. You will be required to work a mix of 12 hour days and Waking Nights for a minimum of 3 shifts per week. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering personalised care and support to clients with complex health conditions.
• Assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.
• Driver with access to own vehicle 

Benefits:

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• DBS Paid for.
• Excellent training programme.
• Blue Light Card Eligibility.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, compassionate and empathetic nature, ability to work independently and as part of a team, flexibility to work the specified hours, and a driver with access to their own vehicle.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Enviva Complex Care

Address

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Braintree

CM7 2AL

Employer's website

https://sonderwell.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)