Complex Care Support Worker Manual Handling, Epilepsy & Dysphagia

We are recruiting support workers for contract positions to support students with complex care needs. Applicants must have relevant training and experience for the specific role.

Vacant Positions:

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Female Support Worker: Trained in Manual Handling, Dysphagia and Epilepsy.

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Male/Female Support Worker: Trained in Manual Handling and Epilepsy. The student's wheelchair is heavy to push.

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Female Support Worker: Trained in Manual Handling and Epilepsy. The student requires 24-hour oxygen support, so a basic understanding of oxygen therapy is essential. The student has continuous 1:1 support from the ICB. The wheelchair is heavy to push.

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Male/Female Support Worker: Trained in Manual Handling and Dysphagia.

Required Skills and Training:

Manual Handling

Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam

Medication Training

Dysphagia

Team Teach – Challenging Behaviours

PEG Feeding

Basic understanding of oxygen therapy where required

All staff must be comfortable and confident providing personal care and assisting with physiotherapy. Applicants must be caring, reliable and able to follow individual care plans and safety procedures.

Please apply if you have the relevant training, skills and experience for the position