Support Worker

Team Brain Injury Support LTD; Hurn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Joining bonus

DBS check

Annual leave

Pension

On-Call system

Paid training

Care Certificate

Job summary

Team Brain Injury is seeking Support Workers in the Christchurch area for weekend shifts (Sat/Sun, 10am–6pm). The role includes helping with finances and daily activities, ensuring safety, and enabling the client to engage in activities such as golf.

A driving licence is required to assist with transport. Benefits include mileage allowance, a £250 joining bonus, free enhanced DBS check, 25 days of paid annual leave, a pension scheme, 24/7 office contact, on-call support, paid training and Care

Qualifications

• Reliability and empathy in care provision.
• Excellent communication with client and team.
• Ability to work weekends and shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with daily routines, budgeting and keeping him safe.
• Support active engagement and activities (e.g., golf) during shifts.
• Travel with and drive the client as needed to assist transport.

Skills

Reliable

Empathetic

Patient

Good communication

Driving licence

Job description

We are a healthcare provider that specialises in personalised care for people with brain injuries. We are looking for additional Support Workers in the Christchurch area. If you are reliable, empathetic, patient and have good communication skills we want to hear from you.

We have shifts available every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. The rate of pay ranges from £9.00 to £11.25 per hour. We also pay for your mileage (to, from and during shift), as well as any personal protection equipment you may need. Successful applicants will be eligible for a £250.00 joining bonus (terms and conditions apply).

We offer all our support workers afree enhanced DBS check, 25 days of paid annual holiday, and a pension scheme. You will have24/7 contact with the office staff including managers and coordinators through ourOn-Call system, as well asregular supervisions and appraisals. We are a very receptive team with an open-door policy, and our aim is to ensure that you feel safe and happy doing your job. We will also provide you with extensivepaid training, accreditedCare Certificate, as well as specialist nurse led approach for clinical needs.

About the Client

You will be working with a gentleman in his 40s who lives in the area of Christchurch. He is very independent and doesn't require support with aspects of care such as personal care or manual handling. Your main role will be helping him with his finances, budgeting and keeping him safe throughout his daily routine. He is a very active and engage individual who likes doing a variety of things. He is also very keen on going to play golf so you can expect a variety of activities to take place whilst on shift.

The right candidate must be passionate and proactive to make a difference in this man's life, to encourage his development and see him grow to her full potential of independence. Due to his acquired brain injury,all successful candidates must be able to drive to assist him with transport.

About Team Brain Injury

Based in Southampton, we have been working with people living with acquired brain injury since 2007. Our company has grown considerably since then and we are proud to have a work force of over 150 support workers providing care across the south of England and all the way to the south of Wales. Our mission is to make the lives of our clients the best they can be, help them through their rehabilitation and to live as independently as possible despite of their health condition.

So, if you are looking to make a genuine impact in someone’s life and want a rewarding career working with vulnerable people, we are the Team for you!