Support Worker in Complex Care

Job description

Support Worker in Complex CareMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 11 June 2026.

In the Community Complex Care Team we provide patient and family‐centred care in a variety of settings. The role requires working within the Stoke‐on‐Trent community, covering a 24‐hour period, and includes days, nights and unsocial working times. You will work with one client throughout your shift, providing high‐quality, complex care.

Full training will be given to meet the individual's needs, but previous care experience is required.

Main duties of the job

Deliver high‐quality care in patients' homes or designated settings, including management of tracheostomies, ventilators, enteral feeding, complex seizures and medication administration.

Assess patient care needs daily, implementing and evaluating care plans produced by qualified nurses with patients and their families.

Review care plans, risk assessments and contingencies regularly in conjunction with qualified nurses, ensuring consistency and up‐to‐date care needs.

Ensure delivery and quality of care complies with local and Trust‐agreed policies and procedures.

Assist patients in achieving their potential to live independently as per the care plan.

We are looking for a team player with a positive outlook, professional attitude, passion for delivering safe and compassionate care.

Benefits and developmentIn return, you will receive opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment, including formal clinical supervision and a supported induction period.

Qualifications

NVQ3 or Nursery Nurse qualification or equivalent

NVQ4 / Diploma in a related subject

Experience

Significant experience in a similar role

Experience with complex care needs (tracheostomies, ventilators, enteral feeding, complex seizures and medication administration)

Demonstrated management of tracheostomies or ventilators

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Additional informationSalary: £28,392 to £31,157 per annum, plus additional payment for unsocial working.

Note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Note: The use of artificial intelligence in completing application forms will be monitored for fairness and transparency; applicants must disclose AI use.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English