Brain Injury Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Redditch; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated female Brain Injury Support Worker is sought to assist a young client in Redditch with significant care needs, including support for Cerebral Palsy and mental health challenges. This role requires compassion, excellent communication skills, and experience in similar care settings, alongside a UK driver's license.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly working environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

Regular supervisions and Check Ins

Both online and In-person training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists.
• 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.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Job description

We have an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Female Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team in Redditch, Worcestershire.Our client is in her early twenties and has significant loss of her peripheral vision, executive function difficulties as well as anxiety and low moods. She does also have Cerebral Palsy.

Due to the clients needs the successful applicant must have a UK driver's license and have access to a vehicle as well as experience with Brain Injury and Cerebral Palsy.

Pay Rate:£15-16 per hour

Working Hours:

3 x 6 hour shifts per week (Weekdays & Saturday)

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists.
• 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.
• To be able 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. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

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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.