Brain Injury Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Care Assistant in St. Austell, focusing on delivering compassionate care and support to clients. This role involves assisting with daily activities, providing emotional support, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Flexibility in working hours and a commitment to client welfare are key aspects of this rewarding position.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Regular supervisions and check-ins

Qualifications

• Previous experience in PTSD/Visual Impairment beneficial.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with personalized routines.
• Assisting with verbal prompting.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our team for a client based in St Austell, Cornwall.

Our client needs assistance with general care with minimal personal care, helping with dressing along with medication management as well as food and meal preparation.

For this role you must be able to drive as well as have access to your own vehicle.

Working Hours:

7 hours per day (9-4pm or 10-5pm) for 5 days a week – the days will change on a weekly basis as their partner also assists caring for the client, giving you variety and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging with personalised routines.
• Assisting with verbal prompting.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Aiding with accessing community.
• Meal and food preparation.
• 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 PTSD/ Visual Impairment would be beneficial.
• 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.

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