Support Worker

 

Main characteristics

Location

Old Brampton, Derbyshire

Company

NeuroSupport Services Ltd

Salary

£12 - £14/hour Partial paid mileage

Employment type

Contract

Category

Medical / Pharmaceutical / Scientific

Job summary

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: Chesterfield, S42
Hourly Rate: £12-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Gender Preference:This role is open to *Female* applicants only.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours:
Tuesday: 09:30am - 11:30am
Friday: 09:00am - 11:00am
About you-Essential Experience:
* Personal Assistant/Rehab assistant experience.
* Post grad psychology if possible
* Personal trainer experience if not with potential to support TBI client
What are the activities required?
Support with paperwork- Access to work ie organisation/planning, filing
Support with applying Brain in Hand set up by OT and client needs support with using/applying to every day life
Support for an online course (IMAC accounting course) ie organisation of time/planning/following course direction (not doing for client)
Transportation
Diary management
Reinforcing strategies such as To do lists
Help with problem solving/decision making
Planning, organising and carrying out of domestic tasks (meal prep)
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

Benefits: Partial paid mileage