Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker

Enviva Complex Care; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service provider in Swansea is seeking positive and energetic support workers for a young male client with brain injury and epilepsy. Responsibilities include transporting to appointments, administering medication, and providing emotional support. Candidates must have paediatric experience and a full UK driving licence. Flexible hours and competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with brain injuries, PEG feeding, and epilepsy.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Transport client to school and physio appointments.
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Relevant qualifications in health and social care

Job description

We are seeking positive, energetic & 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. Previous experience supporting young children is essential, plus a full UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

The Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker will be responsible for assisting with transporting the client to school and attending physio appointments, delivering personalized care routines, and administering medication. They will also need to encourage and join in with play and activities, provide emotional support and companionship, and maintain accurate records of care provided.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking positive, energetic & 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.

Hours available

Mon, Tues & 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.

Pay

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

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 clients’ 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.