Support Worker

Brownbill Associates; Evesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local specialist case management service is seeking a Support Worker/Personal Assistant to provide support for a young man with an Acquired Brain Injury. The role involves assisting with social activities while ensuring independence and safety, working flexible hours, and requires a driving licence.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Automatic pension scheme enrolment

Statutory sickness pay

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence with access to a car.
• Experience supporting someone with a brain injury or cognitive impairment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with social and leisure outings.
• Support client to maintain independence in community.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.

Skills

Friendly

Professional

Flexible

Job description

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Support Worker/Personal Assistant Required (Evesham/Worcestershire)

We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Support Worker/Personal Assistant in the Evesham area. The role will be supporting a lovely 38-year-old gentleman with an Acquired Brain Injury. Our client is young at heart who’s goal is to live the same sort of lifestyle as any other young man in his 30’s. Our client suffered a severe brain injury in his childhood which has left him with ongoing issues with his balance along with physical and cognitive problems.

Our client lives a varied and interesting lifestyle, and his interests include keeping fit, watching films (for which he has an extensive collection of DVDs), socialising and spending time with friends and family. You will support our client to maintain his independence, both at home and in the community. Please note thisrole does not require support with personal care. Our client requires therapeutic support with social and leisure outings, and to maintain our client’s safety.

You will be working as part of a small team and although you will be on Zero hours contract our client can commit to honouring one or two shifts a week depending on your availability and his needs. This will include both weekdays, some evenings and weekends to suit our client’s needs.

Training will be provided for the right candidate, and regular supervisions will take place to support you.

What you will be working:

• 6-8 hours per week
• Flexible Hours to be agreed with the client. A typical support visit may be:12:00pm – 18:00pm, 10:00am – 16:00pm or 18:00 – 23:00pm
• 45p per mile for business use when escorting our client

What you will be doing:

• Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters but taking into consideration their cognitive problems
• Liaise with and support the family as required
• Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events
• Follow the service user plan as documented for the client
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the case manager as appropriate

About you:

• Friendly and approachable
• Dependable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
• Flexible and work well under pressure
• Full, clean UK driving licence with access to a car and business use insurance
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS and enrolin the DBS update service

Preferred

• Experience of supporting someone with a brain injury or cognitive impairment, ideally working one to one with clients in their own home

If interested, please apply online quoting ref: BAL/DM 05/25.

What to look forward to:

• The equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Automatic enrolment into a pension scheme with True Potential
• Statutory sickness pay
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career

About us:

Brownbill Case Management provides a specialist case management service primarily for individuals who have been affected by brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, complex orthopaedic injuries and amputation. We work across the Midlands, London, South East and South West regions.

Our vision is a world where people with the most complex problems are surrounded by the collaborative, holistic and expert care they require and the kindness they deserve, to live a brighter future and their best lives.

Brownbill Case Management Services are not an employment agency, we help our clients to recruit their own support workers as part of our case management service, You will be employed directly by the client,however, Brownbill oversee all aspects of the clients care package on her behalf.