Complex Care Assistant - Maternity Cover- Bradford
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Job Type: Maternity Cover
Shifts: 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday), 8:00am – 4:15pm, with some flexibility on days of the week.
About Us
At Libertatem, we believe in providing exceptional care that makes a real difference in people’s lives. We are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes.
Role Overview
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Worker to join our team, providing 1:1 support for our client in their home in West Yorkshire during a maternity cover placement.
You will be supporting a young teenager with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), providing person-centred care that promotes independence and choice.
Basic care experience is required, including personal care and moving and handling. Full training will be provided in all other aspects of the role, including the client's specialist care and respiratory support needs.
Our client enjoys shopping, watching television, arts and crafts, spending time on their phone, and seeing friends and family. They enjoy trips into town for shopping, going out for food, and occasionally having their nails done. They are able to communicate their wishes and preferences and enjoy leading the day with the support of their Libertatem Complex Care Assistant.
We are looking for someone who is caring, patient, reliable, and enthusiastic, with the confidence to promote our client's independence while providing high-quality, person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with personal care and daily living activities where required.
- Supporting with respiratory care, including the use of face mask ventilation (full training provided).
- Encouraging independence and supporting our client to make choices throughout the day.
- Providing companionship and emotional support.
- Supporting community access, including shopping trips, social outings, and leisure activities.
- Assisting with light household duties as required.
- Maintaining accurate records and following individual care plans.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within a care or support role, ideally supporting individuals with complex physical disabilities.
- Experience supporting clients with respiratory needs is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- A caring and compassionate nature.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A positive, person-centred approach with a genuine passion for supporting people to live independently.
What We Offer
- Access to our benefits and communication platform.
- Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers.
- Access to our Wellness Centre.
- Support with financial wellbeing.
- Discounts on gym memberships.
- Discounts on healthcare cash plans.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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