Complex Care Support Worker / Carer, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17. Part-time hours / long shifts available to assist a young woman with complex care and medical needs. Up to £19.00 GPH Nearest Tube/Station: Not applicable. Driver with own car is essential due to rural location Wage/Salary: £17.00 - £19.00 Gross per Hour. Depending on Experience Driver Essential? Yes, essential. WAV for use on duty Essential: Previous experience supporting a young person with additional needs. Excellent communication skills. This role is open to *female applicants only. Non-smoker / vaper. Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Shifts available: Friday 12.00 pm – 8.00pm, Saturday and / or Sunday day shifts 8.00am – 8.00pm, Waking nights 8.00pm to 8.00am. Family/Client Pets: Yes, 3 gentle and friendly dogs Recruiter: Janet | Jade About our client: Lucy, 23 years old, has her own annex which is fully adapted to meet all her needs and surrounded by outstanding views of the Gloucestershire/Welsh countryside. Lucy is at the heart of her family; her mum, dad, two siblings and 3 dogs make this a very busy and happy household. Lucy has her own hydrotherapy pool, a wonderful bedroom and sensory room with access to her garden. Lucy loves sensory input, for example watching TV programs; Strictly Come Dancing, Mr Tumble and Balamory are firm favourites. Lucy has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy. She requires support in all aspects of personal care, administering feeds, liquids and medication via her PEG, and manual handling. Lucy will vocalise her needs, especially if she is feeling discomfort or pain. She has a lovely smile for you when she is feeling happy and content. Overview of role: Lucy has a busy schedule, and with the support of her Mum and Care Team, her weekly plans are well organised and jam-packed! Typically, days involve tutoring, therapy appointments, swimming, sensory activities, trips out and about etc. Lucy’s team support her on a 2:1 basis (day), and ensure all her health, care and medical needs are met. The Complex Care Support Worker will be proactive and look at new activities Lucy can participate in. If supporting Lucy throughout the night (1:1 Waking Night), a comprehensive care plan and routine is in place to follow. Once Lucy is settled, the waking night carer moves upstairs to the staff room, where they monitor her via the work iPad. Throughout the night, you’ll have scheduled times to record Lucy’s temperature and heart rate, though she generally sleeps well. Additionally, there are various Lucy-related tasks to keep you engaged during your shift. Lucy is gently woken just before 7:00 am so her morning feed can be prepared and started at around 6:45 am. The morning handover takes place just before 8:00 am. There is a mixture of shifts available, and you are welcome to choose which shift combination work best for you. Who this job would suit: A proactive, engaging and dedicated complex carer with a genuine interest and passion supporting young people with additional needs. You will need to be fun, motivated and personable, and comfortable working within a family environment. What’s great about this job: Having the opportunity to work with and support Lucy, is by far, the very best aspect of this role; she is a fabulous young woman. All of Lucy’s team have worked with her for a number of years, testament to the wonderful working environment, ongoing support and supervision, and excellent training opportunities. Apply today! Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. * When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client