Brain Injury Support Worker

NHS; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker in Rhyl to provide personalized care to a young male client with a brain injury. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, managing medication, and providing emotional support while ensuring the client's well-being and comfort. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

Paid DBS check

Excellent training programs

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience with brain injury preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, empathetic, and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care and support to the client.
• Assist with daily activities, including community outings.
• Monitor medication and manage domestic tasks.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

The role of a Brain Injury Support Worker is to provide personalized care and support to a client with a brain injury, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. The key responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring and managing medication, and providing emotional support and companionship.

Main duties of the job

The Brain Injury Support Worker will be responsible for delivering personalized care, assisting with daily activities, monitoring medication, managing domestic tasks, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

About us

Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, is a registered provider of care and support services, rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. They operate nationally, providing care packages that prioritize the client's independence.

Job responsibilities

Brain Injury Support Worker

Location: Rhyl Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri – either 10-3pm or 11-4pm

We seek a dedicated and compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team. You will provide high-quality care to ensure the client’s comfort, safety, and well-being.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license and willingness to drive the client’s car.

About the Client: A male in his 20s with a brain injury from a road traffic accident. Although managing personal care and medication independently, encouragement, prompting, and medication monitoring are required.

Responsibilities include managing laundry, mail, domestic hygiene, meal planning/prep, budgeting, scheduling, using memory aids, reinforcing coping strategies, attending therapy and medical appointments, and engaging with the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalized care and support.
• Assist with daily activities, including community outings and appointments.
• Encourage personal care and monitor medication.
• Manage domestic tasks and support administrative duties.
• Provide emotional support and maintain accurate care records.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, empathetic, and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.
• Valid UK driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Paid DBS check.
• Excellent training programs.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.