Job summary
This role offers an opportunity to provide support and care for a young adult in Wilmslow, Cheshire who has experienced a brain injury at birth. The client is visually impaired and requires assistance with his religious practices as well as companionship in the broader community. The successful candidate will need to have knowledge of epilepsy and be able to provide appropriate support, while also demonstrating a strong moral compass, integrity, and compassion towards others who share similar beliefs.
Main duties of the job
The Brain Injury Support Worker (Bank) role involves engaging with the client's bespoke routines, providing emotional support and company, maintaining accurate records of care provided, and working in partnership with healthcare experts and family members to ensure complete care. The successful candidate must have previous experience in a similar role, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a compassionate and empathetic nature, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the flexibility to work the specified hours.
About us
Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, is an outstanding provider of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, the group can provide care and support wherever the clients are located, with a focus on putting the client's independence at the center of everything they do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A new opportunity has opened up within our team to assist a young adult in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Having experienced a brain injury at birth, our client is now visually impaired and seeks support with his religious practices, as well as companionship in the broader community.
Our client experiences petit mal seizures, so it's essential to have someone knowledgeable about epilepsy to provide appropriate support. Religion plays a vital role in his life, and he wishes to be assisted by someone who understands and appreciates his Christian rites.
You should demonstrate a strong moral compass, exhibiting integrity and kindness towards others who share similar beliefs. You are dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and approach your work with compassion and empathy, aiming to positively impact the lives of those around you.
Please note this is a bank role so hours are not guaranteed
Key Duties:
1. Engaging with bespoke routines.
2. Providing emotional support and company.
3. Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
4. Work in partnership with a range of healthcare experts and family members to ensure complete care.
Requirements:
5. Previous experience in a similar role.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. Flexibility to work the specified hours.
Benefits:
10. Supportive and friendly working atmosphere.
11. Opportunities for career growth and training.
12. Regular advice and Check Ins where needed.
13. Both online and In-person training
Training & Background Checks: An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area.
Our Safeguarding Commitment: Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.
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Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
14. Previous experience in a similar role, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, compassionate and empathetic nature, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and flexibility to work the specified hours.