Female Support Worker Required
NeuroSupport Services is 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 willing to support people both within their home environment and in accessing the community. Candidates should be 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 driving license and access to a car you can use for work.
Job Title: Female Support Worker
Location: TF10 8PX
Hourly Rate: £12.00-£14.00 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Preferences: This role is open to female applicants. MUST speak clear English due to the client's disability.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours:
Wednesday: 9 AM-2 PM
Thursday: 9 AM-2 PM
Friday: 9 AM-2 PM
Start times and finish times are flexible between 9 AM/10 AM-2 PM/3 PM.
Ad hoc additional shifts are available to help out when other team members are on holiday or unavailable.
About You - Essential Experience:
Support Worker / Therapy Assistant with experience of enduring health conditions, acquired brain injury, seizure monitoring and support during seizures, psychology training, or experience of mental health issues and assistance required to help the client manage feelings of anxiety and ongoing health concerns.
Required Activities:
Our client is looking for a support worker who can help her with general day-to-day support, someone who is conscientious, friendly, and approachable. The candidate MUST be a driver and able to support with practical tasks such as shopping, meal planning, food preparation, medication management, health needs, seizure monitoring, and support. Responsibilities include attending appointments, diary planning, organizing community access, and working with therapists to fulfill goals such as physiotherapy exercises, general exercise, gym attendance, swimming, yoga, paddle boarding, cycling, spa days, shopping, attending college, floristry, gardening, and arts and crafts.
Due to the complex presentation and needs of the client, the ideal candidate would be a FEMALE support assistant with sound knowledge and experience in working with people with enduring medical conditions, mental health issues, brain injury, and cognitive support requirements. The candidate must be able to follow the direction of the MDT while being friendly and personable, maintaining professional relationships and boundaries.
Successful Candidates Will:
* Have access to full training, including Brain Injury Awareness Training.
* Have CPD opportunities.
* Be subject to a full enhanced DBS check.
* Receive a competitive hourly rate.
* Gain experience working with an MDT.
Successful Candidate Attributes:
Abilities, Skills & Behaviours:
* A genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
* 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 difficult and pressurized situations.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.
* Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel).
Minimum Experience Required:
* 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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