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Key details
Pay Rate
£13.46-£13.66
Job type
Support Worker
Hours
Full time, Part time
Location
Truro
About the role
Bluebird Care Mid & West Cornwall is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. This role is in our TDDI complex care service. You will be part of a 2:1 team supporting one young person with complex health and communication needs at home, in school and out in the community. We have 20 to 37 hours a week, across term time and school holidays. You will support with personal care, PEG feeding and suctioning once trained, and use their alternative communication so they are understood. This is a female-only role under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Ideal candidate
You have previous care experience, a full UK driving licence and a reliable car. You are willing to train in specialist skills and can follow a detailed care plan and record what you have done. Experience of complex care, non-verbal communication (PECS, Makaton, eye gaze) or working with young people is welcome. People who do well here have come from nursing homes, supported living, hospital wards, SEN schools and family caring.
What we offer our staff
Training and development
Blue-light cards
Use of company vehicle
Team days / social events
Paid shadow shifts with the existing team
Specialist training from our clinical trainers
Support towards a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Staff referral scheme
Care Expert of the Month and annual appraisal recognition
Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support
A typical day
You and a colleague support our customer with their morning routine and personal care, then go with them to school and support them through the day. In the holidays you might be at home or out in the community instead. Throughout, you read their body language, follow the care plan and keep clear records.
Other essentials
Driving license required
Previous Experience required
About Bluebird Care Mid and West Cornwall
Bluebird Care Mid & West Cornwall provides professional home care, live-in care, complex care, and children’s support across Cornwall. We’re passionate about helping people live independently in their own homes while creating a rewarding and supportive environment for our team. Every day, our carers make a real difference, delivering person-centred care with compassion and professionalism.