Support worker

FemaleSupport Worker

Location:Lancaster
Pay:£13.66 per hour (weekly or monthly pay available)
Shifts:24-hour contract (You must be available to work both day and waking night shifts)

Day shifts:MondayFriday: 7:00am8:00pm, SaturdaySunday: 8:00am8:00pm

Waking night shifts:SundayThursday: 8:00pm8:00am, FridaySaturday: 8:00pm9:00am

We are looking for a dedicated femalesupport worker to provide one-to-one care for a young person with complex needs.As they are non-verbal, you will need to be attentive to their eye contact and facial expressions to understand their needs and wants.They have a unique living arrangement, splitting their time between their mum's home in Lancaster and their dad's home on alternate weeks.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Delivering personal care, including PEG care, nutrition, hydration, and administering medication
* Monitoring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels.
* Managing seizures and administering buccal medication when required
* Supporting the use of CPAP equipment overnight
* Assisting with daily living tasks and personal care routines
* Enabling participation in chosen activities and supporting attendance at appointments