Brain Injury Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Female Brain Injury Support Worker to support a young client with personal care needs. The role requires a compassionate individual with experience in complex care, who is comfortable with horses and swimming. Working hours include one afternoon per week and alternate Saturdays. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Regular supervisions and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working with horses and swimming.

Responsibilities

• Engage with personalised routines.
• Complete daily living activities including personal hygiene.
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and empathetic nature

Ability to deal with challenging behaviours

Flexibility to work specified hours

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Female Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team in Whitchurch, Shropshire. Our client is in her late teens and, after suffering a road traffic accident in infancy, struggles with executive function, processing, memory, attention, fatigue & mood problems. Despite this, she is an active young lady who loves horses.

The successful applicant will need to be comfortable with horses as well as know how to swim. The support worker will also need to have a full UK driver7;s license with access to their own vehicle.

Pay and Working Hours

Pay Rate: £15-16 per hour

Working Hours:

• 1 afternoon per week 2pm – 6pm
• Alternate Saturdays 10am – 4pm

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging with personalised routines.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
• Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.

Benefits

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Regular supervisions and check-ins.
• Both online and in-person training.

Training & Background Checks

An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. We ensure adult7;s and children7;s wellbeing is promoted, including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. We will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

#Libertatem

Libertatem Healthcare

The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client7;s independence at the very centre of everything we do.

The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.