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.
THIS IS A UK BASED POSTION
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS MANADORTORY THAT:
YOU HAVE UK WORK EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ROLE YOUR CV CLEARLY SHOWS YOUR RELEVENT EXPRIENCE WHICH RELATES TO THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. EXPERIENCE IN BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT A FULL CLEAN UK DRIVERS LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Doncaster, DN2 (Support Worker MUST live in the Doncaster area)
Hourly Rate: GBP12-GBP14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours:
Monday: 9:30am - 15:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am - 15:30pm
Friday: 9:30am - 15:30pm
About you-Essential Experience:
- Support worker
- Therapy Assistant
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Independent Living Trials
- Anxiety
About our client:
The role of the Support Worker/rehab assistant would be to carry over from the therapy team with a focus on independent living skills and aspects of daily living.
The client may look at returning to college and the Support Worker can assist with preparation for this.
We also require someone who can drive to support him in the community. The client likes a variety of sports and activities.
Our client would prefer a Support Worker who lives in the Doncaster area
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!