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

Customer Support Technician (Charlotte Tilbury)
Ricoh London, England 30000 - 40000 GBP ANNUAL Today

To deliver support for the IT on site infrastructure, including Wi-Fi and LAN access, Voice and Video Conferencing, Meeting Room Booking Systems, for audio

TOOL HIRE ASSISTANT
Saint-Gobain Bracknell, England 24362 - 30167 GBP ANNUAL Today

We have a sales office, warehouse, shop & counter, timber supply and customer delivery vehicles. Develop great relationships with new and existing customers

Maintenance Technician
Hitachi Rail Limited Plymouth, England 32668 - 44793 GBP ANNUAL Today

Train driving assessment and licence. Working shifts to meet the service requirements of the IeP fleet customers. Engineering based NVQ level 3.

Business Intelligence Data Engineer - Grade 17
Croydon Council Croydon, England 60402 - 62595 GBP ANNUAL Today

Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby

Support Worker (Kirby Muxloe)
Ivolve Care and Support Kirby Muxloe, England 9.75 - 9.82 GBP HOURLY Today

Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more. RQF Level 2 or above in social care. Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks.