Support Worker

Description
Working for: Team Brain Injury Support
Shifts available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am - 6pm - (36 hours per week available)
Pay rate: £15.25 during the week - £16.25 weekend per hour (Weekly Pay)
Location: Cambridge, CB4
Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Cambridge area and able to commute.
This is a permanent role.
Who we're looking for
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.
Key Responsibilities
We've got an exciting opportunity for the right person to work with a gentleman living in Cambridge. He is an outgoing and charismatic man who appreciates Support Workers looking past his brain injury and taking part in conversation with him. This client enjoys playing video games, watching movies and partial to a comedy. We're looking for a like-minded caring individual to join our close-knit team to help support him in leading the life he wants to live.
Support Workers cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping. At Team Brain Injury Support, you'll be working with someone living with complex care needs and receive fully paid, on the job training. So, whether you're an experienced Support Worker or completely new to the sector, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills in a safe and trusted environment.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Caring and approachable
• Patient and welcoming
• Helpful and reliable
• A fun sense of humour
• A positive outlook
• A zest for life
• To help with personal and bowel care
• To prepare meals
• To 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

Who we are
Team Brain Injury Support is one of the very few homecare providers working across the country who specialise in supporting children and adults with a brain injury and other neurological conditions. We are proud to say that our dedicated team members support people in their own homes to live their best quality of life and assist them in better accessing their community.
We are also committed to the continuing development of all our staff, so we can empower them to lead fulfilling careers in care.
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 or family member.

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.