Neurological Care Assistant — Full-Time, Training & Growth

Brainkind; Rishton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

EAP access

Training and support

Company pension

Group life assurance

Eye voucher scheme

Long service awards

Free parking

Job summary

Brainkind is a charity focused on neurorehabilitation for brain injury patients in the UK. We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant in Preston, Lancashire, to support recovery and daily living activities.

The role involves working as part of a team to implement rehabilitation goals and provide compassionate personal care, with training and supervision provided. The position is full-time (36 hours weekly) on a rota basis, offering a competitive hourly rate of £13.21 with an additional £1 on Bank

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working within a team.
• Care delivery experience is preferred.
• Willing to provide personal care.
• Good communication skills.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• IT skills including internet, email and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to support cognitive, social, emotional, physical and functional recovery.
• Carry out personal care duties with appropriate supervision.
• Monitor clients' physical and emotional wellbeing and escalate changes to senior staff.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
• Review and suggest ways to enhance the individuals’ experience and support junior staff.
• Support service users to have their views considered in service delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Care delivery

Personal care

Communication

Numeracy

IT skills

Job description

Brainkind is a charity focused on neurorehabilitation for brain injury patients in the UK. We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant in Preston, Lancashire, to support recovery and daily living activities.

The role involves working as part of a team to implement rehabilitation goals and provide compassionate personal care, with training and supervision provided. The position is full-time (36 hours weekly) on a rota basis, offering a competitive hourly rate of £13.21 with an additional £1 on Bank