Brain Injury Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Our Team!

We have an excellent opportunity for a female support worker to work alongside our client in Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk.

Our client is a gentleman in his 50's who lives in his own accommodation with 24 hour care, he enjoys photography and film, likes motorbikes, sailing and has recently started to cook his own meals with the support of his care team. Due to an acquired brain injury he has speech and language issues and requires support with mobility (though he is mobile), medication, accessing the community and attending appointments, alongside day to day needs around environment and cooking. He has been known to suffer with seizures but has not had one since 2022, he also has an extensive daily physio program which is supported by a physiotherapist at his residence. 

Due to the clients support needs and preference the successful candidate will need to be female, a non-smoker, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, be a clear communicator in English, be comfortable working alongside a very engaged family, be physically capable and a confident cook.

Pay: £16.00 - £18.00 per hour

Hours: 24 hours per week over two days (08:00 - 20:00 with sleep-ins)

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, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

Wokingham

RG41 2PY

Employer's website

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