Healthcare Support Worker

Overview

Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people – no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We'd like you to join us as a Children's Care Worker at our service Pear Tree House in Wiltshire (Swindon).

At Pear Tree House
, we provide residential supported living care to children with learning disability, autism and complex care. Supported by a highly trained staff team, the children are encouraged to strive for independence, however that looks for them as an individual.

Pear Tree House is a 5 bedded home providing residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities. All staff will be involved directly in the physical and emotional care of children and young people and work in partnership with families and other agencies involved.

RCCW will provide support to the Seniors and Managers in taking extra responsibility to maintain and develop documentation required by the registered manager. You will also be required to maintain good staff morale and the promotion of high standards of care and support.

Full time, your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.

• Shifts
• Morning 7am - 10am
• Afternoon 3pm - 8/9pm
• Full Days 8am - 8pm
• Working every other weekend
• £26,749.36 Per Annum for full time
• Flexible with Days & Nights

Do any of this look good? If so apply today and we will be in touch.

The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times. All staff are expected to act in accordance with safeguarding legislation, organisational policies, and statutory guidance.

• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.
• References and background checks will be required in line with safer recruitment practices.
• Ongoing safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff.

We believe safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We expect all staff to be vigilant, proactive, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel protected, listened to, and respected.

• Assist and support other staff in the overall management and organisation of the home to ensure its smooth and efficient running.
• Help to establish an atmosphere in which children / young people can, with good basic structures, be supported, stimulated, and provided with the opportunities to achieve their full potential at the level suitable for the children/young people
• To be involved in implementing established care plans for the children/young people
• To be involved in individual and group recreational activities as appropriate.
• To provide children/young people within the residential home care after appropriate training has been undertaken.
• Undertake domestic and practical tasks as required.
• To provide the basic needs of the children/young people including, where appropriate, help with feeding, dressing, toileting and washing / bathing.
• You will be assigned as a key worker to one of the young person in accordance to current guidelines.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, on annual appraisal and training events.
• Help the development of community involvement and understanding.
• Bring to the attention of Seniors the needs of both the children and the establishment as a whole.
• To undertake any specific tasks delegated by the manager/seniors related to the running of the establishment.

To provide Children / Young People with approved complex medical care defined as medical care that is appropriately given under medical direction by consultants, GPs, and paediatricians with parental consent. To appropriately respond and coordinate care requirements with CYP with complex health care needs, including administration of emergency medication and regular administration of medicine to control complex health care needs.

• Feeding (e.g. dietary requirements)
• Manual Handling
• Gastroscopy
• Suctioning
• Dressing
• Toileting (including double incontinence CYPs)
• Washing and bathing
• Care and control of medical issues, including medication administration
• We support with…