THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT: 1. You have UK work experience with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker or in a similar position. 2. Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications. 3. Experience with Brain Injury Support is advantageous 4. A full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that your able to use for work purposes. NSS PLUS LTD-NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life. We are looking for psychology graduates,support Workers and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary. Job Title: Male/Female Support Worker Location: York, YO23 Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience. Driver Essential? Yes Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Tuesday: 2 hours Friday: 2 hours & 45 mins Days for support have not been finalisedyet, so these hours may be complated as one shift of 4.75 hours, or a split shift of 2.00 hours for shopping and 2.75 hours for light/heavy cleaning. About you-Essential Experience: The successful candidate will, ideally, have experience in supporting clients that have suffered a spinal injury. About our client: Our client is a 26 year old man, who lives at home in the centre of York, in his family home with his sister. The client makes use of both a manual wheelchair, and a walking frame, following a spinal cord injury. He requires support with the following activities: Shopping Support - 2.0 hours per week: - To go to the shops with the client, to help load shopping, carry heavy bags, drive him back home, and put shopping away. Domestic Cleaning, for light and heavy cleaning – 2.75 hours per week. Successful Candidates will: Have access to full online yearly Training Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS Competitive Hourly Rate Gain Experience working with an MDT Liability Insurance Food/Drink shift Allowance Partial Mileage and Travel time covered Flexible working to meet your own requirements Successful candidate attributes: Abilities, Skills & Behaviours A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member. Willingness to participate in continuing professional development Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation Good verbal and written communication skills Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel) Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years. Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car Have Experience in the field of Psychology is advantageous Willing to become self-employed We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style