Overview
Complex Care Support Worker – Driver Required
Location: Tinsley, Sheffield, S9 1WH
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 08:00 – 16:00
Contract: Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available
About The Role
This is a lone working support role supporting an individual with complex needs, including epilepsy and behaviours that may challenge. The successful candidate will provide person-centred support within the individual’s home and local community, helping them live a fulfilling and active life.
The individual enjoys community activities including swimming; therefore applicants must be comfortable supporting swimming activities and driving the individual’s mobility vehicle.
The family are highly religious Muslims; therefore staff should be respectful, sensitive, and able to work in a culturally appropriate and person-centred manner.
The individual is looking for someone who is fun, energetic, active, patient, and able to build positive professional relationships whilst promoting independence and emotional wellbeing.
Please note: The individual also has a pet cat within the home; therefore applicants must be comfortable working around animals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred support within the home and community
- Support with daily living activities, routines, and personal care where required
- Support with epilepsy management and follow agreed care plans and protocols
- Safely manage and respond to behaviours that may challenge
- Accompany the individual to activities including swimming and community outings
- Drive the service user’s mobility vehicle when required
- Promote independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion
- Administer medication in line with company policy and training
- Maintain accurate records and report concerns appropriately
- Work independently and confidently in a lone working environment
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge
- Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy
- Confident working independently in a lone working setting
- Full UK Driving Licence – essential
- Comfortable driving a mobility/adapted vehicle
- Comfortable supporting swimming activities
- A caring, patient, resilient, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and reliability
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable)
Role Details
- Location: Tinsley, Sheffield, S9 1WH
- Hours: Monday – Saturday, 08:00 – 16:00
- Contract Type: Full Time or Part Time
- Shift Pattern: Fixed daytime support
Benefits Of Working With Abbeycare And Nursing Ltd
- Flexible Working Opportunities
- Ongoing Training & Development through the Optimo Learning Academy
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Supportive Management & Team Environment
- Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured EAP)
- Reward Gateway Employee Discounts & Recognition Platform
- £500 Refer-a-Friend Bonus Scheme
- Paid DBS
- Paid Pre-Employment Training upon commencement of employment
Join a team where your work genuinely changes lives every single day.
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