Live-In Support Worker — Brain Injury & Learning Disabilities

Active Care Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest Personal Pension

Active Awards programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Holiday pay 14.07% on every hour you工作

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a Live-In Support Worker to care for a sociable young man with an acquired brain injury and learning disabilities in Bradwell, Great Yarmouth. You'll stay in his home during placement and provide person-centred support to promote independence and community participation.

The role features a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off live-in rota, driving licence required, and benefits such as paid travel, training, pension, and bonus schemes.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Have experience working with acquired brain injury (desirable).
• Knowledge of Makaton (advantageous).
• Be patient, reliable and proactive.
• Enjoy building positive relationships.
• Passionate about helping people live independently and achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to promote independence, wellbeing and community participation.
• Stay in the client’s home during placement and support daily living tasks.
• Support access to community activities and social events.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, sports and interests.
• Prioritise safety, wellbeing and comfort for the client.
• Work closely with family members and the wider care team.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience with learning disabilities

Experience with acquired brain injury

Makaton knowledge

Patient

Reliable

Proactive

Positive relationships

Helping people live independently

Job description

Active Care Group is seeking a Live-In Support Worker to care for a sociable young man with an acquired brain injury and learning disabilities in Bradwell, Great Yarmouth. You'll stay in his home during placement and provide person-centred support to promote independence and community participation.

The role features a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off live-in rota, driving licence required, and benefits such as paid travel, training, pension, and bonus schemes.