Night Rehabilitation Support Worker
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Job summary
Brainkind is seeking a compassionate Night Rehabilitation Support Worker to join the team at Kerwin Court in Horsham. You will provide personalised overnight support, helping adults living with acquired brain injuries to maintain independence and progress toward rehabilitation goals.
No prior experience in care is required. A full manual UK driving licence is essential, with training provided for medication administration and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
- No previous care experience required.
- Full manual UK driving licence – essential.
- Willingness to undertake training in medication administration.
- Able to work a four-week rolling rota, including weekends.
Responsibilities
- Provide personalised overnight support promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.
- Support adults with brain injuries to maintain independence and rehabilitation progress.
- Encourage daily living skills and personal care during night hours.
- Offer emotional support and reassurance while monitoring wellbeing.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for consistent, person-centred care.
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Job description
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people
with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Location: Kerwin Court, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0TP
Salary: Up to £15.21 per hour (including £1 per hour location allowance)
Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities available. Four-week rolling rota, including weekends.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Are you a compassionate, patient and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives?
At Brainkind, we're looking for Night Rehabilitation Support Workers to join our friendly and dedicated team at Kerwin Court in Horsham.
Whether you're an experienced Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or completely new to care, we want to hear from you. You don't need previous experience in neurological rehabilitation – what matters most is your attitude, empathy and willingness to learn.
We'll provide the training and support you need to help adults living with acquired brain injuries feel safe and supported throughout the night, maintain their independence and continue making progress towards their rehabilitation goals.
Kerwin Court is a specialist neurological rehabilitation service located in Slinfold, near Horsham, West Sussex.
We support adults living with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions, helping them work towards their individual rehabilitation goals and enjoy the best possible quality of life.
Our approach is person-centred, focusing on each individual's strengths, abilities and aspirations. You'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists, to provide practical, emotional and rehabilitation-focused support.
As a Night Rehabilitation Support Worker, you'll play an important role in ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable and supported throughout the night while encouraging independence and maintaining the skills they have developed during their rehabilitation.
No two nights are the same at Kerwin Court. You'll provide personalised overnight support that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing while helping individuals achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting adults with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions with their evening and overnight routines.
Encouraging independence with everyday living skills, including personal care, mobility and daily activities.
Supporting residents to maintain their confidence, independence and rehabilitation progress.
Providing emotional support, reassurance and encouragement to residents throughout the night.
Responding sensitively to residents who may experience confusion, anxiety or distress.
Supporting individuals with medication administration, following appropriate training and care plans.
Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding appropriately to changes in their needs.
Working closely with colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver consistent, person-centred care.
Promoting choice, dignity, independence and wellbeing in everything you do.
Maintaining accurate care records, completing shift handovers and following safeguarding procedures.
As a Night Rehabilitation Support Worker, you'll help create a safe, calm and supportive environment where residents can feel secure and continue working towards greater independence.
You don't need previous experience in care to apply!
We're looking for individuals who genuinely enjoy helping others and want to make a positive difference.
You’ll be a great fit if you:
Are caring, empathetic, patient and resilient.
Have a positive attitude and enjoy supporting others to achieve their goals.
Communicate confidently and can build meaningful relationships.
Enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
Are reliable, flexible and comfortable working night shifts.
Have good organisational skills and can manage your workload effectively.
Are comfortable supporting individuals with personal care and everyday living activities.
Are willing to undertake training in medication administration.
Can work a four-week rolling rota, including weekends.
- Hold a full manual UK driving licence – essential for this role.
Previous experience in supported living, neurological rehabilitation, healthcare or social care would be beneficial, but is not essential.
We also welcome applications from candidates with experience as a Night Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Rehabilitation Assistant, Residential Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker or Personal Assistant.
We believe that supporting our colleagues is just as important as supporting the people who use our services.
When you join Brainkind, you'll become part of a welcoming charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by brain injuries and neurological conditions.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive hourly pay of up to £15.21, including the £1 per hour location allowance.
- Full-time and part-time opportunitieson a four-week rolling rota.
33 days annual leave, pro rata.
Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave per year.
Health Cash Plan.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Comprehensive induction, specialist training and ongoing development.
Company pension.
Group Life Assurance.
Eye Voucher Scheme.
Long Service and Staff Awards.
Free on-site parking.
Some benefits may be subject to eligibility and contract terms.
Brainkind is a specialist charity supporting people affected by acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions.
Through our rehabilitation and care services, we help individuals rebuild their lives, regain independence and achieve their personal goals.
Our dedicated teams work together to deliver compassionate, person-centred rehabilitation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support and their families.
If you're looking for a rewarding night support role where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
All successful candidates are subject to pre-employment checks, including three years of checkable references and DBS checks.
Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Pay Type: Hourly
Employment Indicator: Regular
Hiring Min Rate: 14.21 GBP
Hiring Max Rate: 15.21 GBP
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