Brain Injury Support Worker (LIBERTATEM)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Our Team!

We have an excellent opportunity for a male support worker to work alongside our client in Corby, Northamptonshire.

Our client is a young lady in her 20's who lives with her family and fiancé. She enjoys aqua fit and volunteers at a charity shop, among other activities. She is looking to access the community more and will need support with day-to-day activities, growing independence skills, attending appointments, forward planning and is looking for general companionship. 

Due to the clients support needs the successful candidate will need to be female (though she has no personal care or medication based needs), be comfortable in water, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Combining this with the softer skills of being a clear communicator with the motivation and ability to engage the client and build a solid, supporting relationship. Some previous brain injury experience would be ideal but is not essential, however a care background/experience is.

Pay: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour

Hours: 18 Per week (Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 11:00 - 17:00)

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
• Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours.
• 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 environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Regular supervisions and Check Ins
• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care. Ability to deal with challenging behaviours. 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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Enviva Complex Care

Address

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Redditch

B97 4RB

Employer's website

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