Brain Injury Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; West Devon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Female Brain Injury Support Worker in Whitchurch, Shropshire. This role requires compassion and patience, providing support for a young client recovering from significant injuries. Key responsibilities include personal care, administering medication, and engaging the client in activities, including equestrian engagement. Candidates must have relevant experience, a driving license, and enjoy working in a friendly and supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Regular supervisions and check-ins

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Comfortable with horses and know how to swim.
• Full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with personalized routines and activities.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate nature

Ability to deal with challenging behaviours

Ability to work independently

Education

Experience in complex care

Job description

We have an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Female Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team in Whitchurch, Shropshire.Our client is in her late teens and after suffering a road traffic accident in her infancy, she struggles with executive function, processing, memory, attention, fatigue & mood problems. Despite this, she is a very active young lady who loves horses.

The successful applicant will need to be comfortable with horses as well as know how to swim. The support worker will also need to have a full UK drivers license with access to their own vehicle.

Pay Rate:£15-16 per hour

Working Hours:

1 afternoon per week 2pm – 6pm

Alternate Saturdays 10am – 4pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging with personalised routines.
• 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.