Male Personal Assistant/Therapy Assistant

NSS PLUS LTD; Metchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading neuro-support service provider in the UK is looking for a Male Personal Assistant / Therapy Assistant to support a client with an Acquired Brain Injury. The role includes assisting with personal care and therapy programmes, requiring prior experience in similar positions. Ideal candidates will have a Psychology degree and a UK driving license. Flexible working hours to fit various lifestyles are offered.

Benefits

Access to full online yearly training

Liability Insurance

Food / Drink shift allowance

Partial mileage and travel time covered

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must have at least six months of experience in a support worker role.
• Full UK Driving License and access to your own car required.
• Willingness to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care routine and rehab programme.
• Support with home exercise programmes and equipment setup.
• Provide companionship and assistance in the community.

Skills

UK work experience

Brain Injury experience

Physiotherapy experience

Good verbal and written communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel)

Education

Psychology degree (advantageous)

Job description

THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT :

• You have UK work experience with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker or in a similar position.
• Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications.
• Experience with Brain Injury Support is advantageous
• A full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that you are able to use for work purposes.

NSS PLUS LTD-NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants, with a background of Brain Injury and Mental Health experience, to support services users with Acquired Brain Injuries. Our service aims to support rehabilitation, and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life.

We are looking for Psychology Graduates, Support Workers, and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates, who would be willing to support people both within their home environment, and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently, and providing empirical feedback where necessary.

Job Title

Male Personal Assistant / Therapy Assistant

Location

Birmingham, B29

Hourly Rate

£12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.

Driver Essential

Yes

Gender Preference

This role is open to Male applicants only.

Start Date

ASAP

Days & Hours

• Monday : 7am to 9am
• Tuesday : 6:30am to 7:30am
• Wednesday : 6:30am to 7:30am
• Thursday : 3 hours (tbc)

About you - Essential Experience

• Brain Injury experience.
• Physiotherapy experience

About our client

Our client is a 51-year-old male, who has an Acquired Brain Injury. He requires assistance with his personal care routine, and his physio / rehab programme. He will also require support to complete his home exercise programme, accompaniment to the gym, and the carryover of his therapy programme at home, including assistance with the equipment set up.

Successful Candidates will

• Have access to full online yearly Training
• Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Gain Experience working with an MDT
• Liability Insurance
• Food / Drink shift Allowance
• Partial Mileage and Travel time covered
• Flexible working to meet your own requirements

Successful candidate attributes

Abilities, Skills & Behaviours

• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices
• The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
• Flexible and positive approach to work patterns / schedules and business needs
• Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives
• Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
• Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel)
• Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.
• Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car
• Have Experience in the field of Psychology is advantageous
• Willing to become self-employed

We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style