Support Worker

Hands-On Healthcare Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Help to book and gain training

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Flexible hours

Full or part-time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency in Leeds seeks rehabilitation support workers to assist individuals with acquired brain injuries. The role involves supporting clients in their rehabilitation and independent living skills. Essential criteria include communication skills, right to work in the UK, and relevant training. The position offers competitive wages, flexible hours, and the opportunity to make a difference in clients' lives. Join us to contribute positively to the healthcare industry while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 professional care references covering the last 3 years.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have evidence of mandatory training certificates in date.
• Must have a clear Enhanced DBS.
• Able to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Medication trained (Buccal Midazolam).
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with an acquired brain injury in their rehabilitation.
• Assist clients with their rehabilitation goals and independent living skills.
• Monitor and record vitals.
• Monitor and record basic vitals and daily progress where required.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Experience working in mental health

Reliability

Physically fit for manual handling

Ability to work with clients with challenging behaviour

Job description

Do you have what it takes to make a difference in people’s lives? Are you looking for an exciting but flexible career in the healthcare industry? Hands‑On Healthcare is the No.1 recruitment agency in south Leeds. We are currently recruiting rehabilitation support workers in Leeds.

The Role

As a rehabilitation support worker, you will be supporting 10+ people with an acquired brain injury who have already undergone intensive rehabilitation. Furthermore, you would need to assist clients with their rehabilitation goals and independent living skills.

Required Criteria – Essential

• Minimum 2 professional care references that cover last 3 year*
• Excellent English communication skills, verbal and written
• Have the right to work in the UK and a National insurance number
• Have evidence of mandatory training certificates in date within the last 12 months (or willing to undergo training)
• Must have a clear Enhanced DBS *
• Must have an up to date CV
• Able to work in high demanding and fast paced environment
• Medication trained (Buccal Midazolam )
• Ability to work days or night shifts
• Commitment to professional development
• Abilities to monitor and record Vitals
• Challenging Behaviour trainingExperience working with brain injury

Skills specific to role

• Experience working in mental health
• Experience with clients with challenging behaviour
• Physically fit and able to undertake safe manual handling practices
• Understand the needs of adults with cognitive and physical impairment

What we want from you

• Reliability
• Sensitive and empathic
• Able to follow instructions

What we can promise you

• Competitive wages
• Weekly pay
• Help to book and gain training
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme*
• Flexible hours to suit your commitments
• Full or part time work

*Terms and conditions apply

This post is subject to satisfactory references and a clear enhanced DBS check

If the above describes you, please apply and let’s be inspired together!