Rehabilitation Support Worker (Female)
The client is a young lady who was injured following a road traffic accident in February 2021. She suffered extensive injuries including a brain injury and multiple orthopaedic injuries.
Our client continues to experience physical, cognitive, and psychological difficulties as a result of her injuries.
She has a mild right sided weakness and problems with fatigue, motivation, concentration, impulsivity, disinhibition, memory and information processing.
She has also reported symptoms of low mood and anxiety.
She lives at home with her mother and is currently receiving support from a senior team leader and rehabilitation from a team of professionals.
Previous experience in working with clients with brain injury, and full driving licence are essential.
Degree in Psychology or equivalent degree is desirable.
An NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in care and competent IT skills are desirable.
8 HOURS PER WEEK ON A FLEXIBLE BASIS
£17.00 per hour - face to face (weekday and weekend)
0.45p per mile when using own car to transport the client.
Female applicants only due to personal care.
This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS.
You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service.
Interviews MAY be held via Zoom/Teams/other such teleconferencing tools, therefore candidates MUST HAVE the ability to attend interview via these methods.
Please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date, should there be a good response to the advert.
Westcountry Case Management Ltd
01626 770729
This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.
Westcountry Case Management is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with by implementing a robust safeguarding policy including safer recruitment practices and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We are an award winning, CQC Outstanding rated healthcare business who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversee all aspects of the clients care package on his behalf.
As we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from non-UK nationals