Brain Injury Support Worker

Sonderwell; Whitchurch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Brain Injury Support Worker in Whitchurch, where you’ll provide vital support to a young client with unique needs. This role involves engaging in personalized routines, assisting with daily living activities, and offering emotional companionship. You’ll work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care while enjoying a supportive and friendly environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and have experience in complex care, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a rewarding career where your skills and empathy can shine, and help a vibrant young lady thrive despite her challenges.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Regular supervisions and Check Ins

Online and In-person training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with personalised routines and completing daily living activities.
• Administering medication and providing emotional support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Patience

Ability to deal with challenging behaviours

Education

Experience in complex care

Tools

DBS Check

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.