Support Worker

NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants  with 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.

Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Location: Mansfield, NG18

Salary: £12.75 – £14.25 per hour (DOE)

Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Full-time, Part-time, Ad-hoc)

Driver Essential: No

Start Date: ASAP

Hours:

4 hours per week, preferably on Saturdays, though there is some flexibility.

NSS PLUS LTD (NeuroSupport Services) is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) regain independence and improve their quality of life. We are currently seeking professional Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Leicestershire.

The Role

Our client a 63-year-old male, who has an acquired brain injury following a road traffic incident. It has also left him with mobility issues, due to his injuries. He is looking for support once a week for four hours. There is a possibility of evening events, so some 
flexibility may be required, but these would be booked weeks in advance.

Duties on shift would be taking the client to appointments. He attends a pain
clinic, and has a physiotherapist in place. Diary management and facilitating the need of food shopping. Going out with the client socially, and prompting exercise/short walks.

About you-Essential Experience:

Preferable support or therapy assistant, with experience of working with people who have ABI (Brain Injury), and mobility issues.

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!