Brain Injury Support Worker

Libertatem Healthcare Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A wonderful opportunity for a female support worker to assist a sociable man in Rugby with complex needs. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and providing companionship. The role requires excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for caring, embracing the philosophy of supporting independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviors.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and engaging with personalized routines including hoists.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Experience in complex care

Job description

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We have an excellent opportunity for a female support worker to work alongside our client in Rugby.

Our client is a man in his 30s who has complex needs, including cerebral palsy, learning difficulties, physical difficulties, and limited vision. He lives with his family in a specially adapted annex of the home. He is very sociable, enjoys company and being out and about with people. He likes music, sensory activities, cartoons, movies, superheroes, being in the garden, and spending time with his family.

Due to the client’s support needs, the successful candidate will need to be female, have some experience working with complex needs/brain injury, and possess the softer skills of being a clear communicator with the motivation and ability to engage the client to build a solid, supportive relationship.

Pay: £15.14 per hour weekdays, £17.30 per hour Sundays

Hours: 12 per week over a two-week period (08:00 - 20:00, Thursday Week 1 & Sunday Week 2)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and engaging with personalized 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 healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for working with people and providing care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Reliability, commitment, and flexibility.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Libertatem's care philosophy is based on independence, communication, and our people. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible support and our staff with the tools to achieve it. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. For more information, contact [emailprotected].

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognizes the importance of working together to prevent and address risks of abuse or neglect, while respecting individuals’ rights to make informed choices. We promote the wellbeing of adults and children, considering their views, wishes, feelings, and beliefs in decision-making. We adhere to the six key principles underpinning safeguarding work.

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