Support Worker

Support Worker Edinburgh

Reed Social Care
Full Time Edinburgh 13 GBP benefits Today
Job description

Job Title: Complex Care Support Worker

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £13 per hour

Hours: Full time/Part time 

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable people? 

Reed are delighted to be working with an established service supporting people with lifelong learning disabilities and/or autism. We are looking for compassionate and reliable Support Workers with experience in Complex Care. We are dedicated to empowering individuals and promoting their independence, while ensuring their safety and well-being. As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing person-centred care and assistance to individuals with complex needs, helping them to lead fulfilling lives.

Main Responsibilities Include: 

  • Supporting with day-to-day living such as, personal care, mobility assistance, social activities and general well-being. 
  • Administering medications according to prescribed schedules, monitoring medication effectiveness, and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in the individual's condition.
  • Providing companionship and emotional support to individuals, promoting their mental well-being and social engagement.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of care provided, including observations, interventions, and any changes in the individual's condition. 

Person Specification: 

  • At least 6 months previous experience in a similar role or in healthcare working with learning disabilities and Autism.
  • Certified training in medication administration.
  • Understanding of person-centred care and ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively, utilising appropriate de-escalation techniques.
  • Experience working with individuals with diagnoses or conditions associated with challenging behaviour, such as Autism, epilepsy and other learning disabilities.
  • Drivers are preferred.

For more information or to register your interest click 'apply' now!

Support Worker
Reed Social Care

Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs

caregiver
Right at Home UK Loughborough, England 13.75 - 12.15 GBP HOURLY Today
business development manager
Distrigo Thetford, England 57143 - 25972 GBP ANNUAL Today

About the company

Distrigo is BRAND NEW parts division of the Guest Sherwood Group. The Guest Group is proud to be the...

Chaiiwala Team Member
EG Group Bolton, England 10.5 GBP HOURLY Today

Hourly Rate: 10.50 above 18 | 7.05 aged 17 | 6.50 aged 16. Free on shift food & beverages. Hours: Part-Time / Full-Time Hours Available / Permanent.

Graduate, Audit, Centre of Excellence, Glasgow, Spring 2024
PwC Glasgow, Scotland Today

You must be registered in good standing with a recognized Massage Therapy association in Alberta, or have the ability to obtain Alberta registration before

Assistant Practitioner - Liverpool Wheelchair Service
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Liverpool, England 25147 - 27596 GBP ANNUAL Today

Provide a high standard of clinical care for individuals and groups within a defined area of the population under the supervision of a registered practitioner.