Female Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Location: Tibberton

Female Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Location:

Tibberton, TF10

Salary: £12.50 – £14.00 per hour (DOE)

Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Part-time)

Driver Essential:
Yes

Start Date:

ASAP

Hours:

Monday:

- Tuesday: 9am to 2pm

Wednesday:

- Thursday: 9am to 2pm

Friday:

- Saturday:

- Sunday:

- NSS PLUS LTD (Neuro Support 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 Tibberton.

The Role

Our client is a 40-year-old female, looking for a someone 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, and that is NOT based in the NEWPORT area.

The successful candidate will be a Support Worker / Therapy Assistant ideally, psychology trainied, and with experience of mental health issues, seizures and able to assist the client manage feelings of anxiety/ being overwhelmed, and ongoing health issues and concerns.

Mandatory Requirements

To be considered, candidates MUST meet the following criteria:

* UK

Experience:

At least 6 months of UK-based support worker experience (within the last 3 years).

* Licence: A full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work use.

* Communication:
Clear, fluent English is essential.

* Status:
Applicants must be willing to work on a self-employed basis.

* CV:
Your CV must clearly highlight your relevant experience and qualifications.

Preferred Candidate Profile

* Experience in Brain Injury (ABI/TBI), stroke, dementia, or aphasia is highly advantageous.

* Background in Psychology (Graduates are encouraged to apply) or as a Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Healthcare Assistants or Care Worker

* Ability to work on your own initiative while being a key part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

* Strong organizational skills and basic IT literacy (Word/Excel).

Why Join Us?

* Allowances:

Food/drink shift allowance + partial mileage and travel time coverage.

* Training:
Access to full yearly mandatory online training.

* Support:
Liability insurance provided.

* Growth:
Gain valuable experience working alongside clinical professionals (OTs, Psychologists).

* Flexibility:
Work patterns designed to suit your lifestyle.

All successful candidates will be subject to a Full Enhanced DBS check