Complex Care Worker - Acuity Care Group Limited : Job Details

Job Introduction

Complex Care Worker

Pay rate: £13.91 ph (Monthly Pay)Shift Pattern: Days, sleeping nights and weekends. Flexibility ideal.Requirements: UK driver’s license & own vehicle

Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorshipand we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Wigan area and able to commute. 

Bespoke Health & Social Care are hiring for compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Complex Care Worker to provide exceptional care for an individual with a range of complex healthcare needs, including 24-hour ventilation, tracheostomy management, and PEG feeding. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing person-centred care to individuals with complex conditions and a commitment to delivering high-quality support.If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else’s life then we want to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities

• Tracheostomy & Ventilation Care:

  • Manage 24-hour ventilation and tracheostomy care, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Perform daily tracheostomy care, including suctioning, tape changes, and stoma dressing changes.
  • Assist with monthly tracheostomy tube changes.

• PEG Feeding:

  • Administer and monitor PEG feeding as per the care plan.
  • Ensure appropriate maintenance of the PEG tube, including regular cleaning and checking for any issues.
  • Observe for any signs of complications or discomfort related to feeding and report as necessary.

• Respiratory Support:

  • Provide oxygen therapy using cylinders and concentrators as required.
  • Support with cough assist and respiratory treatments.
  • Monitor oxygen saturation and respond to changes in the patient’s condition.

• Medications & Treatments:

  • Administer oral medications and nebulizers in accordance with the prescribed schedule.

• Mobility & Transfers:

  • Assist with moving and handling, including using a hoist and standing transfer techniques.
  • Provide support to minimize falls, particularly due to postural hypotension.

• Personal Care:

  • Provide assistance with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in complex care or similar healthcare settings, with experience in tracheostomy, PEG feeding, or respiratory care highly desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, with excellent communication skills.
• Training in moving and handling, hoist experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with oxygen therapy, medication management, and respiratory treatments.
• A caring, patient, and professional attitude, with a passion for improving the quality of life for those in need.
• Must be flexible and willing to work shifts, including nights if required.

Benefits

• Access to Westfield Rewards – an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme).money back for optical and dentistry
• Access to blue light discount scheme
• Attractive holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension enrolment
• A great Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

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About Bespoke Health and Social Care

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly.  We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do.  Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.