Support Worker

Description
Pay rate: £12.88 - £13.91 - Based on Days/Nights and Weekends (Weekly Pay)
Full UK Drivers license required
Shift Pattern:
Tuesday 22:00pm - 08:00am shift
Sunday 09:00am - 17:00pm
Shifts are available for holiday/sickness cover
Location: Nursling
Unfortunately we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based within a commutable distance to Southampton.
This is a permanent position.
Requirements:

• Worked as a carer previously in the UK (Preferably atleast 3 months experience)
• Experience working closely with families of the supported (Preferred)
• Experience working with brain injuries would be beneficial but not essential
• Full UK drivers license + own vehicle would be needed for this role due to location
• Clinical experience would be beneficial but not essential, as you will potentially have to assist with the following: Hoisting, Manual handling, PEG feeding, Cough Assist & Oral Suction

This role will be supporting a lovely gentleman with a brain injury and concurrent health complications following a road traffic accident.
He requires PEG feeding, Cough Assistance & Oral Suction.
He is also non-verbal, so experience working with any or all of the following would be very beneficial.
At Team Brain Injury, we support adults and young people who have needs attributed to Brain/Spinal injuries and or Mental Health conditions with associated complex needs.
Our goal is to empower them to integrate more within their community whilst maintaining their independence and personal choice.
We are also committed to the continuing development of all our team members, so we can empower them to lead fulfilling careers in care.
Your role is support is to meet his medical, personal care, oral suctioning, PEG feeding and day-to-day assistance needs. You will work alone, as part of a team and alongside an experienced Support Worker, operating on shifts to provide 24/7 care.
If you are resilient, reliable and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we want to hear from you.
Our Support Workers cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping.
You'll receive fully paid, on the job training and you'll have the opportunity to build your skills whilst cultivating a trusted relationship with the person you support.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You'll need to:

• Be caring and approachable
• Hold a Full UK drivers license & have your own vehicle
• Have experience/Confidence with the following: Hoists, Manual handling, PEG feeding, Cough Assist Machine & Oral Suction
• Be patient and welcoming
• Be Helpful, reliable & professional
• Bonus points if you like pets! The client has two very friendly dogs
• A positive outlook
• Able to help with personal care
• Potentially administer medication and Ideally hold an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care or related topic, or be willing to study towards this

Benefits

• Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, with access to special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies and destinations
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care
• Fully paid on the job training, with shadowing in place
• Fully paid DBS
• Contracts available
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Pension enrolment
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 24/7 management support
• A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 when you refer a friend and they pass their probation!

About Team Brain Injury We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities.
We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.
Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.
We offer great opportunities for our Support Workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.