Female Support Worker - Complex Care (Weekend Long Days)

The client is non-verbal and communicates through eye contact, facial expressions, sounds, and gestures. She enjoys being given choices and being supported to maintain as much independence as possible. A Support Worker who is patient, observant, and willing to learn her individual communication style will be essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 supervision and support due to epilepsy, seizure activity, and fall risk

Assisting with personal care, continence care, showering, and dressing

Supporting safe transfers and mobility in line with care plans

Supporting the use of her manual wheelchair

Administering prescribed medication safely and accurately

Administering emergency epilepsy rescue medication when required (full training provided)

Monitoring wellbeing and recognising changes in condition

Communicating calmly and reassuringly, particularly as sudden or loud noises may trigger seizure activity

Promoting choice, dignity, independence, and involvement in enjoyable activities

Working closely with family members and the wider care team

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who are:

Female Support Workers (genuine occupational requirement)

Experienced in medication administration

Calm, patient, and reassuring in their approach

Comfortable providing personal and continence care

Observant and able to understand non-verbal communication

Confident supporting individuals with epilepsy and complex care needs

Able to follow detailed care plans and moving & handling guidance

Reliable, punctual, and committed to delivering outstanding care

Available to work regular weekend long-day shifts

Essential Requirements

Previous experience administering medication

Experience within a care or support worker role

Ability to travel independently to the client's home in Leamington Spa

Right to work in the UK

Willingness to complete specialist training, including rescue medication training