Brain Injury Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Brain Injury Support Worker - Southport, Lancashire

Pay Rate: £16.22 per hour

Working Hours:

• Monday (either 5pm – 8pm or 6pm – 9pm)
• Alternate Saturdays (10am – 4pm)
• Flexibility to pick up additional shifts as needed

About the Client:Our client has reduced mobility, pain, shortness of breath, dysphasia, hearing loss, and other psychological and cognitive symptoms. As a result, they experience a reduced functional capacity in daily living activities.

Role Overview:The successful candidate will support the client with daily routines, health management, and emotional care. This is a crucial role requiring experience in brain injury support and the ability to manage challenging behaviours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with personalized routines and daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Maintain accurate care records and report any changes in the client's condition.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar support role, especially with brain injury.
• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the required hours.

Benefits:

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Regular supervisions and check-ins.
• Both online and in-person training provided.

Training & Background Checks:

• An enhanced DBS check and full training will be provided before starting with the client.
• Ongoing support will be provided by the clinical lead nurse for the area.

Our Safeguarding Commitment:Libertatem Healthcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of both adults and children. We work collaboratively to prevent and address risks of abuse or neglect while balancing the right to make informed choices and ensuring well-being. Our approach adheres to six key safeguarding principles to ensure the safety and dignity of all those we support. #Libertatem

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience in a similar support role, especially with brain injury. Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle. Ability to manage challenging behaviours. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work the required 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

Southport

PR8 6RZ

Employer's website

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