Complex Care Support Worker / Carer
Company: Health Now Complex Care
Location: Isle of Wight, Basingstoke, Frimley, New Forest, Southampton
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Bank
Shift Length: 6–12 hour shifts (Days & Nights)
About Health Now Complex Care
Health Now Complex Care provides specialist, person-centred care for children and young people with complex physical and mental health needs within their own homes and community settings. Our aim is to support individuals to live safely, comfortably and with dignity while promoting independence wherever possible.
We are currently recruiting experienced Complex Care Support Workers / Carers to support children and young people across multiple care packages within:
Isle of Wight
Basingstoke
Frimley
New Forest
Southampton
Role Overview
As a Complex Care Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, compassionate care to children with complex health needs within their homes and community environments. You will work closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to deliver care in line with individual care plans.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans
Support children and young people with complex physical and/or mental health needs
Assist with daily living activities, personal care and mobility
Support emotional wellbeing and behavioural needs
Safely manage and monitor clinical interventions where required
Maintain accurate care records and documentation
Work collaboratively with families and healthcare professionals
Clinical Skills & Experience (Desirable)
Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:
PEG feeding
Tracheostomy care
Learning Disabilities (LD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Challenging behaviours
Complex physical health needs
Mental health support
Essential Requirements
Previous home-based or community care experience
Experience supporting children and young people
CAMHS and/or Paediatric experience
Experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or complex physical health needs
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Strong communication and safeguarding awareness
Shift Patterns
Shifts typically 6–12 hours
Day and night shifts available
Rotas dependent on service user needs and individual care packages
What We Offer
Competitive rates of pay
Flexible shift patterns
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive clinical and management team
Opportunity to work within specialist complex care packages