Brain Injury Support Worker

Sonderwell; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Brain Injury Support Worker in Wotton-Under-Edge, UK. The role involves providing support to a client with a brain injury, ensuring emotional and physical well-being, with specific hours and a requirement for a valid UK driving license. This position offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

DBS paid for

Excellent training program

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work specified hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care and support to client.
• Assist with daily living activities and appointments.
• Check medication compliance through phone calls.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Energetic nature

Interest in outdoors

Job description

• Brain Injury Support Worker
  
  Location: Wotton-Under-Edge
  Hours: Mon, Tues & Wed - 10:30-13:30pm
  
  Thurs - 08:30 -10:30am & 12:30 -14:30pm (taking client to appointments)
  
  Additionally, our client requires telephone check ins 7 days a week at 9.30am, 6pm & 8.30pm This will require a five minute check in call to ask if meds have been taken only (Total of 1 hour 45 minutes per week).
  
  We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to our client, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
  
  Due to role responsibilities, you must have a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive the client's car.
  
  About the Client:
  Our client is in his 60s with a brain injury, following an injury at work. He has Epilepsy, which is well controlled, and he manages himself, as well as managing his own medication.
  
  There are no clinical duties within this role and we are searching for a carer to take on a PA/Buddy role, supporting our client out in the community.
  
  He enjoys fishing trips, so there may be ad-hoc additional hours for Support Workers to accompany him on 3-4 day trips.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver personalized care and support to our client.
  • Assist with daily living activities, including accompanying client in the community and taking client to appointments.
  • Telephone calls to check medication has been taken.
  • Provide emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client's condition.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
  Requirements:
  • Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature.
  • Interest in the outdoors - Fishing would be a bonus!
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work the specified hours.
  • Valid UK driver's license.
  Benefits:
  • Supportive and friendly working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • DBS paid for.
  • Excellent training program.
  • Blue Light Card eligibility.
  #libertatem
• About You
• About Us
• 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 your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client'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.

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