NeuroSupport Services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants with a background in Brain Injury and Mental Health experience to support service users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and enable people to optimize independence and quality of life.
We are looking for psychology graduates, Support Workers, and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who are willing to support people both within their home environment and in accessing the community. We seek candidates who are confident in working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary.
THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, IT IS MANDATORY THAT:
* YOU HAVE UK WORK EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ROLE
* YOUR CV CLEARLY SHOWS YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
* EXPERIENCE IN BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT
* A FULL CLEAN UK DRIVERS LICENSE AND ACCESS TO A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Chesterfield, S42
Hourly Rate: £12-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Gender Preference: This role is open to Female applicants only.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours:
Tuesday: 09:30am - 11:30am
Friday: 09:00am - 11:00am
About you - Essential Experience:
* Personal Assistant/Rehab Assistant experience.
* Post-grad psychology if possible.
* Personal trainer experience if not, with potential to support TBI clients.
What are the activities required?
* Support with paperwork - Access to work, organization/planning, filing.
* Support with applying Brain in Hand set up by OT and client needs support with using/applying to everyday life.
* Support for an online course (IMAC accounting course), i.e., organization of time/planning/following course direction (not doing for client).
* Transportation.
* Diary management.
* Reinforcing strategies such as To-do lists.
* Help with problem-solving/decision-making.
* Planning, organizing, and carrying out domestic tasks (meal prep).
Successful Candidates will:
* Have access to full Training - including Brain Injury Awareness Training.
* CPD opportunities.
* Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS.
* Competitive Hourly Rate.
* Gain Experience working with an MDT.
Successful candidate attributes:
* A genuine desire to make a positive difference in 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 collected in a difficult and pressured situation.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to demonstrate good organizational 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.
* Willing to become self-employed.
Benefits of working for NeuroSupport Services:
* Full enhanced DBS.
* Liability Insurance.
* Yearly Mandatory Training.
* Food/Drink shift Allowance.
* Partial Mileage and Travel time covered.
* Flexible working to meet your own requirements.
* We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc, and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any lifestyle!
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