Support Worker

Sonderwell; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ilford is seeking a Support Worker to assist a young girl with brain injuries. The role involves helping with daily activities, engaging in creative play, and maintaining a safe home environment. Ideal candidates should be friendly, active, and a driver. This position can be full-time or part-time, offering competitive hourly pay, extensive training, and a supportive work environment among professionals in neuro-rehabilitation.

Benefits

Extensive training

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Company pension

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with brain injuries.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Ability to work in a home environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist client with day-to-day activities.
• Provide support in maintaining a safe home environment.
• Develop and maintain personal relationships.
• Engage the client in education and community activities.

Skills

Experience with brain injuries

Friendly and outgoing personality

Ability to cope with physical demands

Creativity in playful activities

Love for animals

Job description

Libertatem Healthcare Group’s philosophy is a simple one :

• Independence – Our clients independence is key to every decision we make
• Communication is vital to achieving the optimum outcomes
• Our People are our biggest asset

PLEASE NOTE - We do NOT offer Sponsorships

Previous Applicants need NOT Apply

Libertatem Healthcare are seeking to recruit

• Due to our clients needs
• a Female Support worker with experience in Brain Injuries, Paediatric experience and peg feeding. Our client is 8 years old and is of Muslim faith. She will need assistance in her daily activities.

The Support Worker needs to be a driver and needs to work well within a home environment.

We are looking for someone that :

• Will be able to cope with the physical demands of supporting a young child
• Is friendly and outgoing
• Is happy to spend time outdoors and get involved in messy play
• Has a love of animals (our client enjoys exploring the garden and finding worms)
• Can be creative in playful activities
• Is happy to accompany our client away on holiday if needs be

Hours

Monday-Friday 14:45 - 22:00

Weekends - 09:00 - 22:00

Responsibilities

• Assisting client with day to day activities including nutrition, hygiene, personal care and dressing
• Providing support with maintaining home environment and being able to make use of the home safely.
• Developing and maintaining family or other personal relationships.
• Accessing and engaging in education.
• Assisting with accessing community and using the services such as public transport, and recreational facilities or services.

Training & Background Checks

An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area.

Benefits

• Extensive training
• Working therapeutically under the guidance of the highly skilled neuro-rehabilitation team.
• Bespoke brain injury training package
• Regular supervisions with a Clinical Psychologist
• Annual appraisal
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday pay
• Company pension
• Referral programme

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in support work while working alongside experienced therapists and professionals. Working therapeutically under the guidance of the highly skilled neuro-rehabilitation team. With Clinical supervision with a Clinical Psychologist.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Salary

£16.00-£17.00 per hour

Application question(s)

• Do you require Sponsorship ?
• Do you have any experience with Brain Injury ?

Licence / Certification

• Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

In person