Support Worker

Support Worker

Location: Romsey, Hampshire Area

Salary: £16.00 per hour, Time and a half on bank holidays

Hours: 16-20 hours per week (flexible, but routinely require Thursday and Friday mornings), Weekdays and Weekend days

Do you want to make a positive difference to someone's life? Are you interested in broadening your knowledge and experience in brain injury? Whatever your background, help someone reach their full potential and live life to the max.

The organisation is recruiting a Support Worker to provide supplementary daytime support to a 32-year-old man with an acquired brain injury currently living in a Nursing Home in Romsey. Following his brain injury, his limitations are cognitive and physical. He enjoys social interaction and has a great sense of humour.

The Role

Facilitating their client to engage in a range of social activities by assisting him to access thecommunity, either in his wheelchair or by driving him in his wheelchair accessible vehicle to events such as musical performances, visiting cafes, shopping, meeting friends or family, going for walks etc

Driving him to a local day centre twice a week and supporting him with engaging with the day-centre activities.

Supporting him to use technology to pursue his musical interests and providing stimulating conversation and companionship.

The client is a tetra-plegic and assistance with his physio and occupational therapist prescribed mobility exercise programme is an essential part of the role. (training provided).

Good local knowledge of the area and the motivation to initiate varied activities is a key factor to the role.

Support requirements:

• To maximise the client's independence.
• To advocate for and safeguard his wellbeing due to his cognitive difficulties.
• To work closely with the client's clinical team to maintain his physical wellbeing.
• They are looking for someone who is dynamic, self-motivated, and enthusiastic. They should be able to work on their own with the client as well as being a good team player.
• Up to date DBS at enhanced level required - the employer will pay if you need to apply.
• Must hold a full driver's licence and be willing to drive the client's automatic wheelchair accessible vehicle. (loading training will be given)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.