One-to-One Support Worker for Brain Injury – Part-Time Driver

Penderels Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Nuneaton is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a 24-year-old man with an acquired brain injury, living independently at home. The role is initially casual for up to 12 hours per week, with a view to permanent employment.

You will provide one-to-one support in the home, community and gym, drive with your own car and business insurance for community activities, and work in partnership with the client and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Car driver with valid licence and own vehicle with business insurance is essential.
• Training will be provided and full induction into client will be given.
• Applicant must be willing to work in partnership with client, court of protection deputy and with the client’s Brain Injury Case Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary (hospital/doctors).
• Support with food shopping.
• Support and/or prompt to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork and correspondence.
• Support in attending and engaging in Gym essential.

Skills

Driver's license

One-to-one support

Cooking assistance

Food shopping

Engaging activities

Communication

Job description

Penderels Trust in Nuneaton is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a 24-year-old man with an acquired brain injury, living independently at home. The role is initially casual for up to 12 hours per week, with a view to permanent employment.

You will provide one-to-one support in the home, community and gym, drive with your own car and business insurance for community activities, and work in partnership with the client and healthcare professionals.