FEMALE-Support worker required

NeuroSupport services-are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistantswith a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life.

We are looking for-psychology graduates,support Workers and Healthcare Assistants- or suitable candidates- who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping service users access the community. We are looking for candidates that are-confident with 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 RELEVENT EXPERIENCE WHICH RELATES TO THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
• EXPERIENCE IN BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT
• A FULL CLEAN UK DRIVERS LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK

Job Title:-Female Support Worker
Location:-TF10 8PX
Hourly Rate:--12.5014.00 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential?-Yes
Preferences:This role is open to *FEMALE* applicants.-MUST speak clear English due to the clients-disability.- -
Start Date:-ASAP
Days & Hours:-

3 DAYS PER WEEK

9am-2pm

Days to be agreed-between the Client and successful Support Worker.

Flexibility is a must.

Ad hoc additional shifts 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 when having seizures, psychology training or experience of mental health issues and assistance required to assist the client to manage feelings of anxiety/ being overwhelmed and ongoing health issues and 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, approachable, MUST be-a driver, and-able to support with day to day practical tasks, such as-to assist her with research that she is undertaking regarding her medical condition,-planning of appointments and meetings, cleaning duties at home,-shopping and undertaking errands for her, attending medical appointments, travel planning (including trips to London and/or abroad), exercise classes (locally), and spa days.

Due to the complex presentation and needs of the client, the ideal candidate would be a FEMALE-support assistant who has-sound knowledge and experience of working with people with enduring medical conditions, mental health issues, brain injuries, worries and perseverative conversational topics, behaviours, and cognitive support requirements.-

The successful candidate MUST drive, and is confident to go to new locations and activities.

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:

Abilities, Skills & Behaviours

• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to 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 collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good organisational 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 life style!