Support Worker

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

The AICS Group specializes in providing community-based rehabilitation and support to clients with brain injuries, cerebral palsy, spinal injuries, learning disabilities, complex behaviour, live-in support, and social and personal needs.

The AICS Group is looking for a Support Worker to work with our client located in NN1. This role offers immense job satisfaction within a busy and varied environment, working alongside a range of health and social care professionals.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Client: Our young female client has acquired a brain injury and requires a Support Worker to assist with her rehabilitation goals.

Hours required: The shift pattern for our client is as follows:

• Morning shifts, e.g., 06:30–08:30, Monday to Friday.

• Afternoon and evening shifts, e.g., 16:00–19:00 or 16:00–21:30, Monday to Friday, with Thursdays 14:30–21:30.

• Alternating Saturday shifts, e.g., 10:00–16:00 or 10:00–21:30 depending on planned activities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Skills:

• A minimum of 1 year's experience in health and social care
• Basic understanding of developmental delay and cognitive impairment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work in the client’s home

• Ability to liaise with healthcare professionals daily
• Ability to take a person-centred approach
• Experience in medication administration, personal care, and manual handling
• Willingness to learn and take on feedback
• Ability to think creatively

Desirable Skills

• Experience providing care to people living in the community
• Participation in Support Worker meetings
• Participation in person-centred training

We offer:

• Flexible working days