Support Worker – Adults with Complex Care Needs

Carestation NW; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carestation NW is looking for a compassionate Support Worker to provide personalized care to adults with complex needs in Blackburn and Lancashire. This role involves delivering high-quality assistance with personal care, medication management, and emotional support, while promoting independence and dignity for individuals. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in health or social care and a passion for making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with complex care needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care tailored to each individual’s needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility support, and daily living activities.
• Support individuals with medication management and health monitoring.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

Qualifications in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker – Adults with Complex Care Needs

Job Location: Balckburn & Lancashire

Job Category: Part Time or Full Time

Job Type: Staff

Job Title: Support Worker – Adults with Complex Care Needs
Location: Balckburn and Lancashire
Salary: £13.68
Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Support Worker to provide person-centered care to adults with complex needs. This role involves offering physical, emotional, and practical support to individuals who require specialised assistance due to disabilities, long-term health conditions, or additional care needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• · Deliver high-quality care tailored to each individual’s needs, promoting dignity and independence.
• · Assist with personal care, mobility support, and daily living activities.
• Support individuals with medication management, health monitoring, and therapy sessions.
• Implement care plans designed by healthcare professionals, ensuring holistic support.
• Encourage social engagement, communication, and skill development.
• Provide emotional reassurance and companionship to enhance overall well-being.
• Use specialist equipment and techniques to support mobility and complex health conditions.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting changes or concerns to medical teams and families.
• Work collaboratively with families, therapists, and support networks to ensure continuity of care.
• Performing health related management to children with complex needs

Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with complex care needs (preferred but not essential).
• Qualifications in Health & Social Care, Nursing, or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with patience and empathy.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and follow individualized care plans.
• Understanding of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality policies.
• Practical knowledge of specialist care techniques such as PEG feeding, catheter care, or hoisting (training provided if needed).
• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives