Support Worker

Priority Recruitment; Shefford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount benefits

Opportunity to cover additional shifts

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Support Worker to assist a 26-year-old man living with an acquired brain injury in Odell, Bedfordshire. The role focuses on building independence, structured daily routines and meaningful activities with a friendly, supportive therapy team.

The position offers a permanent part-time contract, 14 hours every other week, with a consistent Wednesday and Thursday 12:00pm–7:00pm rota and a £15.00 per hour rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience in a UK care or support role
• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Reliable, empathetic and caring approach

Responsibilities

• Supporting meal planning and preparation while encouraging independence
• Promoting daily living skills, routines and light cleaning
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and social outings
• Providing emotional support, companionship and encouragement
• Transporting the client to appointments and activities when required
• Maintaining accurate daily records and shift notes
• Working confidently and independently during lone-working shifts
• Promoting dignity, privacy and safeguarding at all times

Job description

Job Title

Support Worker

Location

Odell, Bedfordshire

Job Type

Permanent – Part-Time

Pay

£15.00 per hour

Hours

14 hours every other week

Shift Pattern

Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00pm–7:00pm (fortnightly)

Driver

Full driving licence and access to own vehicle essential

Priority Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting an experienced and compassionate Rehabilitation Support Worker to support a 26-year-old man living with an acquired brain injury and polytrauma in Odell, Bedfordshire.

This is a rewarding, part-time permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, promoting independence and supporting an individual to maintain a positive, structured daily routine.

You will work closely with an experienced Case Manager and multidisciplinary therapy team, providing consistent, person-centred rehabilitation support.

About the Client

Our client is a friendly 26-year-old man with a great sense of humour who enjoys music, DJing, darts, Lego, fishing and spending time relaxing.

He benefits from encouragement and structured support with everyday activities, including meal preparation, household tasks and maintaining positive routines.

We're looking for someone who can build a genuine connection with him, enjoy friendly conversation and humour, and confidently encourage his independence and wellbeing.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Supporting meal planning and preparation while encouraging independence and healthy choices
• Promoting daily living skills, household routines and light cleaning
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, leisure activities and social outings
• Providing emotional support, companionship and positive encouragement
• Supporting the client to establish structured routines and unwind positively
• Transporting the client to appointments and activities when required
• Monitoring and reporting changes in mood, motivation or physical wellbeing
• Following individual rehabilitation plans and guidance from the multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining accurate daily records and shift notes
• Working confidently and independently during lone-working shifts
• Promoting dignity, privacy, safeguarding and independence at all times

Salary and Benefits

• £15.00 per hour
• Permanent part-time contract
• Consistent fortnightly rota – Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm–7pm
• Opportunity to develop experience in brain injury rehabilitation
• Work alongside an experienced Case Manager and multidisciplinary team
• Training and supervision provided
• Company pension
• Employee discount benefits
• Opportunity to cover additional shifts when available

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 12 months' experience in a UK care or support role
• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Confident working independently and using initiative
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Reliable, empathetic, trustworthy and naturally caring
• Comfortable supporting daily living activities and household routines
• Able to build rapport with a young adult through humour, encouragement and conversation
• Available to work Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm–7pm, every other week

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries or polytrauma
• Understanding of fatigue management and behavioural changes following brain injury
• Experience following rehabilitation plans and working alongside therapy teams
• Flexibility to occasionally cover additional weekday or weekend shifts

About Us

Priority Recruitment is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency connecting experienced support professionals with rewarding opportunities across complex care, rehabilitation and community support.

We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients and candidates, ensuring every placement is supportive, professional and focused on making a genuine difference.

If you're an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding, consistent part-time role where you can help a young adult develop independence and enjoy everyday life, we'd love to hear from you.