Job Description
THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT:
- You have UK work experience with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker or in a similar position.
- Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications.
- Experience with Brain Injury Support is advantageous
- A full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that your able to use for work purposes.
NSS PLUS LTD-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, 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 our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently, and providing empirical feedback where necessary.
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Hackney, London N4
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours:
Mon AM: 12 hours PM:12 hours
Tues AM: 12 hours PM:12 hours
Weds AM: 12 hours PM:12 hours
Thurs AM: 12 hours PM:12 hours
Fri AM: 12 hours PM:12 hours
Sat AM: 12 hours PM:12 hours
Sun AM: 12 hours PM:12 hours
About you-Essential Experience:
Brain Injury experience. Preferable support or therapy assistant with experience of working with people who have TBIs (Traumatic Brain Injury). Someone with knowledge of OT and experience completing exercises and working towards achieving set goals would be ideal. Due to clients communication difficulties, someone who speaks clear English is required.
About our client:
Our client a 38-year-old female, who has an acquired brain injury. She is independent with self-care, but will require assistance with memory, planning, cooking,
shopping, finances, general going out/assisting/supervising with ADL s and leisure activities.
Successful Candidates will:
- Have access to full online yearly Training
- Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Gain Experience working with an MDT
- Liability Insurance
- Food/Drink shift Allowance
- Partial Mileage and Travel time covered
- Flexible working to meet your own requirements
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 is advantageous
- Willing to become self-employed
We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style!
