Brain injury support worker •bank •

Sonderwell; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a part-time support worker in Plymouth to assist a client with a brain injury. Responsibilities include providing personalized support, promoting independence, and assisting with daily tasks. A full UK driving licence is essential for the role. Offering competitive pay between £17.00 and £18.00 per hour, with extensive training and supervision provided.

Benefits

Extensive training

Regular supervision

Annual appraisal

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Company pension

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in supporting individuals with brain injuries is required.
• Must complete an enhanced DBS check before commencing work.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and rehabilitation assistance.
• Understand and follow individual care plans.
• Promote independence and self-management.
• Document progress and report changes.

Skills

Experience with brain injury

Full UK Driving Licence

Emotional support

Domestic task assistance

Monitoring health and well-being

Job description

Philosophy

• Independence – Our clients independence is key to every decision we make
• Communication is vital to achieving the optimum outcomes
• Our People are our biggest asset

Libertatem Healthcare Group is seeking a support worker with experience working with brain injury. The client is in his 20s, lives in his property, and has sustained a frontal lobe brain injury due to an RTA. He is mobile and likes to have an active lifestyle. The role requires a driving licence as the client owns a vehicle and expects staff to drive.

Hours

1:1 – 24/7 (Bank holidays observed)

Main Tasks and Duties

• Supporting independence and continued rehabilitation.
• Provide personalised support in a sensitive and confidential manner according to the individual’s support plan.
• Understand and follow care plans, seeking clarification from the health‑care coordinator or clinical lead nurse as necessary.
• Participate in monitoring and review of Service Users’ care plans and work in a professional manner with the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote self‑care and self‑management to achieve maximum independence.
• Assistance with domestic tasks such as laundry, ironing, and household cleaning.
• Prepare food and drinks, kitchen cleaning and hygiene, assistance with shopping and menu planning.
• Assist Service Users to attend appointments, shop, collect pensions, etc.
• Provide emotional support to increase confidence and motivation.
• Assist with moving and handling equipment to promote independence and safety.
• Monitor skin integrity and raise any changes with the clinical lead.
• Administer medication as designated in the care plan in accordance with company policies, including monitoring self‑medication or prompting.
• Assist with rehabilitation activities directed by the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor general health and well‑being, responding to indications of autonomic dysreflexia or infection.
• Deliver support sensitively respecting culture, disability, race, age, sexuality, marital status, transgender status, or religion/belief.
• Document progress in daily records, observing, recording, and reporting changes.

Training & Background Checks

An enhanced DBS check and full training will be provided before commencing work. Ongoing support from the clinical lead nurse will be available.

Benefits

• Extensive training
• Regular supervision
• Annual appraisal
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Company pension
• Referral programme

Job Type

Part‑time

Salary

£17.00 – £18.00 per hour

Work Location

In person

Licence / Certification

• Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Application Questions

• Do you require Sponsorship?
• Do you have experience with brain injury?

We do not offer sponsorship.