Details:
- Salary: £15 - 17 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Brighton
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Job Description: Carer / Support Worker (Complex Care)
### Overview
We are seeking a female Support Worker / Carer to join a complex 2:1 care package supporting a 17-year-old girl. The role offers full-time regular hours and requires a compassionate, proactive approach to delivering safe, person-centred support.
We do not offer sponsorship.
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### Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day care and support to a non-verbal, blind wheelchair user
Support with epilepsy care following agreed care plans and risk procedures
Maintain the individual’s comfort, dignity, and independence where possible
Assist with mobility and daily living needs in line with training and safe working practices
Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure consistent support
Record/report observations appropriately and escalate concerns promptly
Support communication using agreed methods and adapt support approaches to sensory needs
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### Client Profile / Care Needs
17 yrs old
Non-verbal
Blind
Epilepsy
Wheelchair user
Complex care package
2:1 support ratio
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### Shift Pattern (Full-time, Regular Hours)
Monday to Friday: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
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### Requirements
Must be female (to meet the client’s care needs)
Experience in complex care and/or supporting individuals with disabilities and epilepsy is desirable
Understanding of safeguarding, behaviour support, and safe care practices
Ability to follow care plans and medication/epilepsy procedures correctly
Strong communication skills (including experience supporting non-verbal individuals)
Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work consistently across the week
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### Benefits (As Applicable)
Full-time regular hours
Defined rota/shift pattern
Opportunity to work within a dedicated complex care team
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### Application Instructions
Please reply with your most up-to-date CV
Confirm availability for the full shift pattern
Please note: no sponsorship is offered