Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Libertatem Healthcare Group team as a Brain Injury Support Worker in St Austell, Cornwall. The role involves providing general care and support to a client, including assistance with daily activities, medication management, and meal preparation. The successful candidate will need to have a compassionate and empathetic nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
The Brain Injury Support Worker will be responsible for engaging with the client's personalized routines, providing emotional support and companionship, aiding with accessing the community, and maintaining accurate records of the care provided. The role also requires collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care for the client.
About us
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 clients with care and support wherever they are located. Their care and support packages put the client's independence at the very centre of everything they do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen to join our team for a client based in St Austell, Cornwall.
Our client needs assistance with general care with minimal personal care, helping with dressing along with medication management as well as food and meal preparation.
For this role you must be able to drive as well as have access to your own vehicle.
Working Hours:
7 hours per day (9-4pm or 10-5pm) for 5 days a week – the days will change on a weekly basis as their partner also assists caring for the client, giving you variety and flexibility.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Engaging with personalised routines.
2. Assisting with verbal prompting.
3. Providing emotional support and companionship.
4. Aiding with accessing community.
5. Meal and food preparation.
6. Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
7. Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements:
8. Previous experience in PTSD/ Visual Impairment would be beneficial.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
11. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
12. Flexibility to work the specified hours.
Benefits:
13. Supportive and friendly working environment.
14. Opportunities for professional development and training.
15. Regular supervisions and Check Ins
16. 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
17. Previous experience in PTSD or Visual Impairment would be beneficial. The successful candidate should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a compassionate and empathetic nature, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.