Brain Injury Support Worker (Copy)

Integrated Care System; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated female support worker in St. Austell, Cornwall. The role involves supporting a client with complex needs, including brain injury and partial blindness. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, administering medication, and providing emotional support. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and experience in complex care. Flexible hours are offered for 15 hours per week across three days.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex needs/brain injury.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Clear communication and engagement motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage with personalized routines including hoists.
• Complete daily living activities and administer medication.
• Provide emotional support and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a female support worker to work alongside a client in St. Austell, Cornwall. The client has complex needs, including an acquired brain injury, partial blindness, neurofibromatosis, some cognitive difficulty, and chronic fatigue. The successful candidate will need to have experience working with complex needs/brain injury, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to engage with the client to build a supportive relationship.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and engaging with the client's personalized routines, including the use of hoists. They will be required to complete daily living activities, administer medication, provide emotional support, and maintain accurate records of the care provided. The candidate must have a genuine passion for working with people, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About us

Libertatem Healthcare Group is a registered provider with the Care Quality Commission and CIW in Wales. They are dedicated to providing their clients with the best possible support and their people with the tools to achieve it.

Job responsibilities

Come Join Our Team!

We have an excellent opportunity for a female support worker to work alongside our client in St. Austell, Cornwall.

Our client is a lady in her 30's who has complex needs, including an acquired brain injury, partial blindness, neurofibromatosis, some cognitive difficulty, and chronic fatigue. She lives at home with her partner and their dog (who is in guide dog training) and enjoys audiobooks, dog walks on the beach, going out for coffee, and is developing an interest in extreme sports. They are also building a treatment room in the garden for physio and relaxation therapies.

Due to the client’s support needs, the successful candidate will need to be female, have some experience working with complex needs/brain injury, have a full UK driving licence, be flexible in approach, and work with what the client states she needs support with. The candidate should possess the softer skills of being a clear communicator with the motivation and ability to engage the client to build a solid, supporting relationship.

Hours: 15 hours per week over three days (shift times may vary due to the needs of the client)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and engaging with personalized routines including 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 the client’s condition.
• 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 behaviours.
• 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 succeed. 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 [e-mail]

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Our Safeguarding Commitment

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognises the importance of working together to prevent abuse or neglect, while respecting individuals’ rights to make informed choices. We adhere to six key safeguarding principles to promote wellbeing and safety.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care, and the ability to handle challenging behaviours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify there are no previous criminal convictions.