Brain Injury Support Worker

Sonderwell; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker to provide essential care to a client with a brain injury. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, offering emotional support, and ensuring medication management. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly working environment

Opportunities for professional development

DBS paid for

Excellent training program

Qualifications

• Experience with brain injury patients is preferred.
• Must have a valid UK driving license.
• Excellent interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care and support to the client.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Conduct telephone check-ins to ensure medication adherence.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Experience in a similar role

UK driving license

Job description

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Mon, Tues & Wed – 10:30-13:30pm

Location: Wotton-Under-Edge

Hours: Mon, Tues & Wed – 10:30-13:30pm

Thurs – 08:30 -10:30am & 12:30 -14:30pm (taking client to appointments)

Additionally, our client requires telephone check ins 7 days a week at 9.30am, 6pm & 8.30pm This will require a five minute check in call to ask if meds have been taken only (Total of 1 hour 45 minutes per week).

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to our client, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.

Due to role responsibilities, you must have a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive the client’s car.

About The Client

Our client is in his 60s with a brain injury, following an injury at work. He has Epilepsy, which is well controlled, and he manages himself, as well as managing his own medication.

There are no clinical duties within this role and we are searching for a carer to take on a PA/Buddy role, supporting our client out in the community.

He enjoys fishing trips, so there may be ad-hoc additional hours for Support Workers to accompany him on 3-4 day trips.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care and support to our client.
• Assist with daily living activities, including accompanying client in the community and taking client to appointments.
• Telephone calls to check medication has been taken.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client's condition.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature.
• Interest in the outdoors – Fishing would be a bonus!
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.
• Valid UK driver's license.
  
  

Benefits

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• DBS paid for.
• Excellent training program.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
  
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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