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