Health Care Assistant Support Worker

Come and work with King Cody gigs, travel and serious skills requiredCody is a young man with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) who lives life at full volume. He fancies himself as a king ( TBH so do we). He loves live music, going to the pub, and getting out and about and he needs a skilled 2:1 team around him to make all of that happen safely. One shift you might be at a concert with him; the next you're in the hydrotherapy pool or working through his physio programme. It's varied, it's rewarding, and it's proper skilled work . It takes a special type of person to be admitted to the privy council!Please read before applying: this is NOT an SEN, autism or befriending role, and it is absolutely not about sitting around keeping someone company. Cody's support involves some clinical and medical intervention, including emergency (midazolam) rescue medication, oxygen therapy and respiratory care. Previous experience of PMLD would be preferable , however there will be training provided and you will always be working with another experienced colleague.What you'll actually doPersonal care, bowel care, moving and handling, and safe mealtime supportDietary meal planning preparing meals to Cody's dietary and safe-swallowing requirementsAdministering medication, including trained emergency midazolam rescue; seizure monitoring and accurate record-keepingOxygen therapy and respiratory care, including monitoring and responding to changes in Cody's breathingHydrotherapy sessions with Cody you must be confident in the waterAssisting his physiotherapist and carrying out therapy programmes, including rebound therapyPlanning his week, keeping his appointments, and driving his wheelchair-accessible vehicle (full UK licence essential)Accompanying Cody to concerts, the pub, activities and on travels (passport handy)Working alongside his wider team. Cody has a longstanding team and you would be joining experienced PAs, physios, nurses, and his family.Advocating for Cody and challenging the status quo when his needs aren't being met, Unfortunately, society isn't equipped for people like Cody and his peers. Cody has fought long and hard to be here and he deserves to be surrounded by people like him - we want people with backboneResearching PMLD-appropriate groups and opportunities for him (not SEN/autism provision)Some waking nights, with household duties ironing his clothes, cleaning and maintaining his equipment but there are a various shift patterns which suit and can be discussed.Who you areSkilled, conscientious and calm under pressure. You use your initiative, you're self-reliant, and you notice things before they become problems. You take the clinical side seriously and still know how to have a laugh with Cody at a gig.ShiftsFrom 7am on a mixture of static and variable patterns, including evenings, weekends and some waking nights. Full-time hours available; rotas agreed in advance .EssentialGenuine, demonstrable experience supporting people with PMLD or complex health needsSVQ 3 in Social Services and Healthcare (SCQF Level 7) or equivalent regulated qualification would be preferable, but being a caring person cannot be taught , you either are or you're not.Full UK driving licenceConfident in the water (hydrotherapy)Physically fit to meet the moving and handling demands of the roleCalm under pressure, responsive, self-reliant, and willing to speak up for CodyTraining provided genuinely build your skillsetFully funded: midazolam rescue, first aid, oxygen therapy and respiratory care, moving and handling, bowel care, rebound therapy, and intensive interaction plus paid induction and shadow shifts. These are portable, specialist complex-care skills that will serve your whole career.What we offer£13.45£16.00 per hour depending on experience and skillsHoliday pay and pensionBlue Light Card and ILG membershipConcerts, travel and days out as part of the job with a supportive family employer who values their team and understands the pressure of work / life balance.The opportunity to join his existing team and help a young man who is affected by life limiting disabilities and dealt a rough hand in life, the support he needs to rule his kingdom.Subject to PVG scheme membership (paid by employer), qualification verification, and satisfactory references.To apply: describe your experience with PMLD or complex care, confirm any relevant qualification, and your full UK driving licence. Applications that don't address these will not be progressed.TPBN1_UKTJ