Healthcare Assistant

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker to provide tailored support to a 30-year-old individual during rehabilitation. This full-time role involves assisting with rehabilitation, personal care, and maintaining a supportive living environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with brain injuries and strong interpersonal skills, ensuring dignity and comfort while fostering emotional wellbeing. A clean driving license is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with individuals with brain injuries or additional needs is essential.
• Reliable and organized individual with a clean driving license preferred.
• Ability to follow structured care plans and rehabilitation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prescribed rehabilitation programmes to support recovery progress.
• Provide support with essential daily activities while maintaining respect and dignity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment for recovery.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly dedicated, compassionate, and reliable Brain Injury Support Worker to provide tailored support to a 30-year-old individual undergoing rehabilitation. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and overall wellbeing.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the individual’s recovery journey, assisting with both physical rehabilitation and daily living activities, while fostering a safe, structured, and positive environment.

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week; applicants who are not available to commit to full-time hours are kindly requested not to submit an application. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role; candidates requiring sponsorship are respectfully asked not to apply.

Responsibilities

• Rehabilitation & Mobility Support
  Assist with prescribed rehabilitation programmes, including physical exercises and mobility routines, ensuring they are carried out safely and consistently to support recovery progress.
• Personal Care & Daily Living Assistance
  Provide support with essential daily activities such as eating, transferring (e.g. bed to chair), and general personal care, always maintaining respect, dignity, and comfort.
• Living Environment & Engagement
  Maintain a clean, organised, and safe living environment, ensuring the individual’s space is conducive to both recovery and day-to-day comfort.
• Emotional Wellbeing
  Encourage engagement in daily activities and provide companionship to enhance overall quality of life and emotional wellbeing.
• Communication & Reporting
  Observe and report any changes in physical or cognitive condition, ensuring clear communication with relevant parties involved in the individual’s care.
• Location
  Location: Kingston upon Thames (KT2)

Requirements

• Proven experience working with individuals with brain injuries or additional needs is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of empathy, patience, and professionalism
• Ability to follow structured care plans and rehabilitation programmes
• Reliable, organised, and attentive to detail
• A clean driving licence is preferred but not mandatory

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a compassionate professional who is genuinely motivated to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. The ideal candidate will combine clinical awareness with a human approach, delivering care that is both effective and respectful.

Application

If your experience, values, and approach align with this role, please get in touch to discuss further details or to submit your application.

• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment as part of a healthcare team.
• Relevant certification or training in healthcare assistance is preferred.