British Sign Language Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation Temporary, Part Time

Position: British Sign Language Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation (Permanent, Contract, Temporary, Part Time)
Location: North Brunton

Male BSL-speaking Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Location:

Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3

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

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

Driver Essential:
Yes

Start Date:

ASAP

Hours:

12 hours per week, preferably 2pm to 10pm on Saturdays, and 6pm to 10pm on any other day (except Wednesdays).

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 Gosforth.

The Role

Our client is a 22-year-old male, and is a Deaf BSL British Sign Language user. He loves football, and so someone with an interest in football would be a bonus!

We are looking for someone who can go out with the client socially, as well as someone who can support him to access clubs, sports, activities etc. and develop hobbies/interests.

The client also wishes to develop his confidence and independence in the hearing world, and develop skills such as money management.

The successful candidate MUST be fluent in British Sign Language (BSL) and we are in search of someone who uses BSL (British Sign Language) as their primary language, regardless of whether they are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have other hearing impairments or have an understanding of Deaf culture and the importance of Deaf identity.

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