Job Overview
We are seeking a male Somali-speaking complex care support worker to provide dedicated, person-centred care to a young boy with complex health needs in a home and community setting in London.
The young person has a strong preference for male carers and benefits significantly from a support worker who can communicate fluently in Somali, helping ensure comfort, trust, and effective day-to-day communication with both the child and family.
This is a rewarding role requiring compassion, reliability, and experience in complex care.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 complex care support in the home and community
* Assist with personal care and daily living activities
* Support with clinical needs as trained (e.g. PEG feeding, seizure management, oxygen support if applicable)
* Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans
* Work closely with family members and healthcare professionals
* Ensure the child’s safety, dignity, and comfort at all times
* Provide emotional reassurance and companionship
Essential Requirements
* Must be male (client preference)
* Fluent in Somali and English
* Previous experience in complex care or care assistant roles
* DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
* Right to work in the UK
* Ability to follow detailed care plans
* Compassionate, patient, and reliable
Desirable
* Experience working with children or paediatric care
* Tracheostomy/PEG/epilepsy training (or willingness to be trained)
* Manual handling and safeguarding training
Training & Support
Full training can be provided for the right candidate, including complex care clinical skills where required