Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker

Sonderwell; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Swansea seeks a Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker to support a young client with a brain injury. Duties include assisting with transport, delivering care routines, and providing emotional support. Applicants should have prior paediatric experience, a full UK driving license, and relevant qualifications in health and social care. The role offers £17 per hour on weekdays and £18 per hour on weekends, with flexible hours available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting young children is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with transporting client to school and attending physio appointments.
• Delivering personalised care routines.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Excellent communication

Compassionate and empathetic nature

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant qualifications in health and social care

Job description

Overview

Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker - Sketty

We are seeking positive, energetic and fun-natured support workers to join our team for our new client in Sketty, Swansea. Our client is a young male who has a brain injury, dystonia and epilepsy. He is PEG fed and requires suctioning, so experience and/or prior knowledge and training for these are ideal; however training can be provided.

Previous experience supporting young children is essential, plus a full UK driving licence. Full time hours are available, detailed below; part-time applicants are encouraged to apply if some shifts are suitable.

Pay: £17 per hour weekdays, £18 per hour weekends.

Hours available:

Mon, Tue & Thurs am - School drop off in a taxi.
Weds & Fri am - Taking client from home to physio appointment and then to school, either in a taxi or 2:1 in family WAV.
Mon - Fri pm - School pick-up until 7pm.
Sat & Sun - 9am-3pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with transporting client to school and attending physio appointments.
• Delivering personalised care routines.
• Assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Encouraging and joining in with play and activities.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in client’s conditions.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements

• Paediatric experience, preferably in a similar role working with brain injuries, PEG, epilepsy and dystonia.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.

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About Libertatem Healthcare

The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.