Care Worker/Support Worker

Job Description: Support Worker - Complex Care NeedsPosition: Support Worker / Care WorkerLocation: London/Essex/BasildonHours: Full-time / Part-time / Shift patternReports To: Senior Care CoordinatorRole PurposeTo provide high-quality, person-centred care to an individual with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviours, sensory disorders, and medical needs requiring PEG feeding and medication administration. The role focuses on enhancing quality of life, promoting independence, ensuring safety, and supporting the patient''s physical, emotional, and social needs.Key Responsibilities1. Personal Care and SupportAssist with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.Support the patient to achieve personal goals and maintain independence.Encourage participation in social, recreational, and educational activities.2. Complex Needs CareUnderstand and respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, using positive behaviour support strategies.Support sensory needs, including managing hypersensitivity or sensory processing difficulties.Implement individual care plans tailored to the patient''s autism, learning disability, and sensory requirements.3. Medical and Clinical SupportAdminister medication as prescribed, including via PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) following safe administration protocols.Monitor and report any adverse reactions, changes in condition, or health concerns to the nursing or medical ..... full job details .....