Job summary
Join Macanta and make a genuine difference every day!
We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide tailored care for a young man in his 20s in a welcoming family home near Norwich.
This is a highly rewarding role supporting a sociable, fun loving client with complex care needs, both at home and out in the community. No two days are the same, and youll be valued as part of a close, supportive care team.
If youre kind, reliable and looking for meaningful work where your impact truly matters, this is an opportunity to grow your skills, feel appreciated and love what you do.
Main duties of the job
You will provide one to one support to help the client stay safe, comfortable and enjoy everyday life. This includes following a personalised care plan, supporting daily routines, and assisting with health related care once fully trained. You will learn how to use specialist equipment and carry out care tasks confidently, with full guidance from the wider team.
Good communication and a calm, caring approach are essential. Youll build a positive working relationship with the client, their family and other professionals, while being attentive to changes in wellbeing.
About us
Our Mission
We transform lives by caring for people. At Macanta, we deliver honest, client focused care through professional and compassionate staff. We place our clients needs at the centre of everything we do.
We work closely with every team memberunderstanding your specialities, shift preferences, and availabilityso you feel valued, supported, and empowered to provide exceptional care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our client is a young man in his 20's. The youngest of three brothers, he lives in an incredibly loving, supportive, chatty and lively household in the charming village of Rockland St. Mary, just 15 minutes drive from central Norwich. A full UK driving license is essential and access to own transport is needed due to the rural location.
Hes a charming, funny and inspiring young man who has a wide spectrum of interests. He is very sociable and enjoys company. He loves baking, quiz shows, getting out and about in the local area and football. Most of all he adores people, his care team describe him as a joy to work with and say he has nothing but kind words to share.
You will be expected to work flexibly across the rota including weekends.
This fulfilling role involves providing tailored care to meet the young persons specific needs
Key Responsibilities:
Our client has complex medical needs following a spinal injury. He has an NG tube for drainage and is fed by jejunal tube via his bowel. Due to scoliosis, he has a bipap to support breathing during the night. He has a concise care plan in place to support his needs which include
- Daily bowel, urinary and personal care
- Feeding regime.
- Physiotherapy programme.
- Manual handling
- Medication delivery
Shifts:
Day shifts 0730-1930 - Monday to Sunday with the possibility of being either 6 or 12 hours
Pay:
Between £13.65 and £17.50
*Starting salary of £13.65. Subsequent Salary dependent on demonstrated competency level and knowledge
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our client is a young man in his 20's. The youngest of three brothers, he lives in an incredibly loving, supportive, chatty and lively household in the charming village of Rockland St. Mary, just 15 minutes drive from central Norwich. A full UK driving license is essential and access to own transport is needed due to the rural location.
Hes a charming, funny and inspiring young man who has a wide spectrum of interests. He is very sociable and enjoys company. He loves baking, quiz shows, getting out and about in the local area and football. Most of all he adores people, his care team describe him as a joy to work with and say he has nothing but kind words to share.
You will be expected to work flexibly across the rota including weekends.
This fulfilling role involves providing tailored care to meet the young persons specific needs
Key Responsibilities:
Our client has complex medical needs following a spinal injury. He has an NG tube for drainage and is fed by jejunal tube via his bowel. Due to scoliosis, he has a bipap to support breathing during the night. He has a concise care plan in place to support his needs which include
- Daily bowel, urinary and personal care
- Feeding regime.
- Physiotherapy programme.
- Manual handling
- Medication delivery
Shifts:
Day shifts 0730-1930 - Monday to Sunday with the possibility of being either 6 or 12 hours
Pay:
Between £13.65 and £17.50
*Starting salary of £13.65. Subsequent Salary dependent on demonstrated competency level and knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Additional
Essential
- Non smoker
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Legal right to work in the UK (***Please note that we do not offer VISA sponsorship)
Location
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Complex Care experience: BiPAP, Bowel Management, Jejunostomy. Medication, Nasogastric Tube, PEG Feed, Spinal Injury, Suprapubic Catheter
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Additional
Essential
- Non smoker
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Legal right to work in the UK (***Please note that we do not offer VISA sponsorship)
Location
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Complex Care experience: BiPAP, Bowel Management, Jejunostomy. Medication, Nasogastric Tube, PEG Feed, Spinal Injury, Suprapubic Catheter
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.