Support Worker

Make every working day mean something. Join Komplex Care and deliver specialist, nurse-led complex care that enables people with lifelong clinical needs to live safely and comfortably at home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The RoleRole:Support WorkerLocation:DarlingtonHours: Waking Nights / 1900 - 0700Payrate:£14.00 per hour-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Care That Makes Life Possible You’ll care for an adult in Darlington, working to provide safe and consistent care in their own home.They live with Autism, Epilepsy, Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour, OCD, Cerebral Palsy & Mental Health; they require support with medication administration and personal care support. We are looking for carers who have a good standard of literacy skills, are able to understand written information, and keep clear records. Eager to learn necessary skills, able to follow directions/routines, with good communication skills, clear spoken English, and a willingness to learn alternative communication methods to engage with both non-verbal and deaf clients. Willing to work as a team with both colleagues and family, and to become part of a busy household. Carers need to be confident, outgoing, enthusiastic, engaging, proactive, and responsible.With nurse-led oversight, individualised clinical training and the wider Komplex Group behind you, you’ll provide the standard of care you’d want for your own family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BenefitsFully paid, face-to-face training and ongoing career development24/7 GP access for you and your immediate familyFree mental health support and wellbeing activitiesLife insurance and confidential advice for everyday challengesRetail discounts for brands including Amazon, Tesco and NikeUp to 33% off selected gym membershipEmployee of the Month recognition, including a £50 voucherStructured rotas to support a healthy work-life balance-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Your Role as a Care AssistantYou’ll join a dedicated, nurse-led team providing hands-on care for individuals with lifelong and potentially life-critical clinical needs.This is NOT standard domiciliary care. You’ll follow detailed clinical care plans, monitor changes in the individual’s condition and perform the specialist interventions needed to keep them safe, stable and comfortable at home. Your responsibilities may include:Providing personal care, medication and clinical interventionsManaging tracheostomies, ventilation and specialist equipmentMonitoring clinical observations and recognising deteriorationMaintaining accurate records and escalating concerns immediately-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What We’re Looking ForThis is more than a job. You’ll be trusted with someone’s safety and wellbeing while delivering care that requires skill, focus and sound judgement. It takes a certain kind of person: someone compassionate, dependable and highly attentive who can remain calm and act correctly under pressure. We also require the following:A full UK driving licenceExperience in care or confidence undertaking clinical trainingExcellent attention to detail and situational awarenessThe ability to follow detailed clinical protocols consistentlyBasic IT skills for communication and record-keepingA genuine commitment to safe, person-centred care-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Komplex Care provides nurse-led care at home for adults and children with lifelong, complex clinical needs.Our teams support individuals requiring interventions such as ventilation, tracheostomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy support and neurological care. Every package includes individualised training, consistent care teams and ongoing nurse-led clinical oversight.Make every working day mean something. Join Komplex Care and deliver specialist, nurse-led complex care that enables people with lifelong clinical needs to live safely and comfortably at home.Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.