Brain Injury Support Worker

Libertatem Healthcare; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a passionate Brain Injury Support Worker in Doncaster. This role involves offering companionship, support for daily activities, and ensuring the client's well-being as they navigate their recovery journey. Applicants must have a UK driver's license and a caring nature to assist a young female client with a brain injury.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly 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.
• Valid UK driver's license.
• Energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and appointments.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Location:Doncaster
Hours:2/3 weekday shifts to start. Monday & Wednesday confirmed, as 4-6 hour shifts.

Pay: £15.50 - £17.00 per hour depending on shift.

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 licenceand access to your own vehicle.

About the Client:
Our client is a female in her 20’s with a brain injury, following a road traffic accident.

Whilst independently mobile, she requires a wheelchair for longer distances. She has some left side weakness and suffers with fatigue.

This role will be to provide companionship, support as a PA and assist in the community, including going to nail and hair appointments and out for lunch and coffee.

She loves fashion and photography, and has a pet miniature daschund, so applicants must be comfortable with dogs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily living activities, including accompanying client in the community and taking client to appointments.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.
• Valid UK driver's license.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• DBS paid for.
• Excellent training program.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.

#libertatem

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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