Care & Support Worker

Experienced Care Professional – Young Person’s Complex Care

Prestige Nursing & Care Blackpool is looking for a compassionate, confident and experienced care professional to provide dedicated clinical and personal support to a young person living in Thornton

As a family-run organisation, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes and care environments. We are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of those we support.

We are seeking someone who can develop a strong, positive and trusting relationship with the young person, while delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. The successful candidate will be confident in their clinical abilities, understand the importance of safeguarding and be committed to promoting the young person’s well being, dignity and independence.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a supportive family environment, providing meaningful care that genuinely makes a difference to a young person’s everyday life.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Requirements

• Monitor and support epilepsy and seizure management.
• Provide Type 1 diabetes monitoring and support, including the use of the OmniPod insulin management system.
• Administer emergency medication in accordance with prescribed care plans and clinical guidance.
• Undertake clinical observations, recognise changes in the young person’s condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Deliver safe, compassionate and consistent person-centred care.
• Build and maintain a positive, professional and trusting relationship with the young person and their family.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow all clinical, safeguarding and organisational procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient and genuinely passionate about providing high-quality care.
• Confident and competent in delivering clinical care.
• Reliable, responsible and able to work independently.
• An excellent communicator who can build positive relationships.
• Committed to safeguarding, dignity and promoting the young person’s quality of life.

Pay Rates:

• Weekdays (Days & Nights): £15.01 per hour
• Weekends (Days & Nights): £16.00 per hour
• Rates are exclusive of holiday pay.

Shift Pattern

• Week 1 – Monday to Thursday 4pm till 8pm & Saturday 10.30am till 6.30pm
• Week 2 – Monday to Thursday 4pm till 8pm & Friday 8pm till 8am

We are happy to offer a contracted arrangement of approximately 16-24 hours per week, subject to a successful introduction, compatibility with the young person and family, and completion of the necessary training and competencies.

If you are passionate about making a real difference and would like to be part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you.