Female 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 POSITION

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS MANDATORY THAT:

• YOU HAVE UK WORK EXPERIENCE AS A SUPPORT WORKER OR IN A SIMILAR ROLE.
• YOUR CV CLEARLY SHOWS YOUR RELEVENT EXPERIENCE 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: x2 Female Support Workers
Location: Northampton, NN5
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Gender Preference:This role is open to Female applicants only.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours:

Summer Hours (27th June - September):

• 3 to 4 days per week:10:00am-4pm or 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

x 2 support workers required for the following shifts:

Support Worker 1

• 3 days per week
• Shifts typically occur between: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Plus, one Saturday per month:10:00 am - 4:00 pm or 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Support Worker 2

• 5 days per week
• Shifts typically occur between: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Plus, one Saturday per month:10:00 am - 4:00 pm or 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Please note that while these are the current expected patterns, flexibility is essential as exact hours may vary depending on our clients needs.

About you-Essential Experience:

Our client is a 15 year old female, who is currently seeking three Support Workers. The central role of the support worker will be to support the client in all activities of daily living, to ensure she is maintaining as much independence and function as possible, to encourage the development of a positive self-image and self-esteem, and to enable her to reach her maximum potential whilst ensuring her safety and welfare.

The support worker will support the client in her own home, within her local community and in visiting people and places that are important to her and the family and will be expected to work co-operatively with the client's family and take directions from them, as well as the Case Managers, in line with their needs as a family, and on any therapeutic programmes, her care plans and daily living needs.

Responsibilities:
- To support the client with all aspects of her personal care needs.
- To ensure constant supervision of the client both within the home and in the community.
- The support worker will work in collaboration with the client's parents.
- Working with treating therapists such as occupational therapist, speech and language
therapist, music therapist and clinical psychologist as required, and follow their recommended programmes.
- Engage in playful activities with the client both within the home and in the community.
- Supporting the client during occasional school holiday twin days where the client is taken to an activity with their twin brother.
- Attendance and engagement in supervision, team meetings and multi-disciplinary
team meetings as required.

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!