Support Worker/PA

NeuroSupport Services Ltd; Lutterworth; On-site; Full time

Job description

THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT:

1. You have UK work experience with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker or in a similar position.
2. Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications.
3. Experience with Brain Injury Support is advantageous.
4. A full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that you are able to use for work purposes.

NSS PLUS LTD - NeuroSupport Services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support service users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and enable people to optimise independence and quality of life.

We are looking for psychology graduates, support Workers and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary.

Job Title: Support Worker/PA
Location: Lutterworth, Leics, LE17
Hourly Rate: GBP12.50-GBP14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 37 Hours per week

About you - Essential Experience:

Our client is looking for a PA to support her in her role as a Social Worker. She requires support with note taking and driving her between appointments. The role will involve working with older people who are vulnerable, and so a mature and sensible approach is needed. The role will involve working across a number of different locations including the office base, in clients' homes, and potentially in FS's own home (as FS will be home based for some of the week). Note taking could be in clients' homes, recording the details of the discussions, and/or at multi-agency meetings. The PA will need to be able to respond to FS's specific requests with regard to the level of detail recorded and will need to be able to record quickly and accurately.

Successful Candidates will:

• Have access to full online yearly training.
• Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Gain experience working with an MDT.
• Liability insurance.
• Food/Drink shift allowance.
• Partial mileage and travel time covered.
• Flexible working to meet your own requirements.

Successful candidate attributes:

Abilities, Skills & Behaviours:

• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development.
• Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs.
• Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships.
• Ability to remain calm and collected in a difficult and pressurised situation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.
• Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel).

Additional Requirements:

• Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.
• Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car.
• Experience in the field of Psychology is advantageous.
• Willing to become self-employed.

We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any lifestyle!