Brain Injury Support Worker (Bank)

Job description

Job responsibilities

A new opportunity has opened up within our team to assist a young adult in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Having experienced a brain injury at birth, our client is now visually impaired and seeks support with his religious practices, as well as companionship in the broader community.

Our client experiences petit mal seizures, so it's essential to have someone knowledgeable about epilepsy to provide appropriate support. Religion plays a vital role in his life, and he wishes to be assisted by someone who understands and appreciates his Christian rites.

You should demonstrate a strong moral compass, exhibiting integrity and kindness towards others who share similar beliefs. You are dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and approach your work with compassion and empathy, aiming to positively impact the lives of those around you.

Key Duties:

• Engaging with bespoke routines.
• Providing emotional support and company.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
• Work in partnership with a range of healthcare experts and family members to ensure complete care.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.

Benefits:

• Supportive and friendly working atmosphere.
• Opportunities for career growth and training.
• Regular advice and Check Ins where needed.
• Both online and In-person training

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.

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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, compassionate and empathetic nature, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and flexibility to work the specified hours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Enviva Complex Care

Address

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Wilmslow

SK9 3PB

Employer's website

https://sonderwell.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)