Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker

Enviva Complex Care

The closing date is 23 May 2025

Job summary

We are seeking positive, energetic & fun-natured support workers to join our team for our new client in Sketty, Swansea. Our client is a young male who has a brain injury, dystonia and epilepsy. He is PEG fed and requires suctioning, so experience and/or prior knowledge and training for these are ideal, however training can be provided.

Main duties of the job

The Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker will be responsible for assisting with transporting the client to school and attending physio appointments, delivering personalised care routines, assisting with daily living activities, administering medication and monitoring health conditions, encouraging and joining in with play and activities, providing emotional support and companionship, and maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in the client's condition. The role requires paediatric experience, preferably in a similar role working with brain injuries, PEG, epilepsy and dystonia, a full UK driving licence, and relevant qualifications in health and social care.

About us

The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 to £15.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1267544109

Job locations

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Swansea

SA2 9HA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker – Sketty

We are seeking positive, energetic & fun-natured support workers to join our team for our new client in Sketty, Swansea. Our client is a young male who has a brain injury, dystonia and epilepsy. He is PEG fed and requires suctioning, so experience and/or prior knowledge and training for these are ideal, however training can be provided.

Previous experience supporting young children is essential, plus a full UK driving licence.

Full time hours available, detailed below, however we encourage part time applicants to apply if some of the shifts are suitable for you!

Hours available: 

Mon, Tues & Thurs am – School drop off in a taxi.

Weds & Fri am – Taking client from home to physio appointment and then to school, either in a taxi or 2:1 in family WAV.

Mon – Fri pm – School pick-up until 7pm.

Sat & Sun – 9am-3pm.

  Pay - £14.50 per hour weekdays, £15.50 per hour weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Assisting with transporting client to school and attending physio appointments.
    • Delivering personalised care routines.
    • Assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
    • Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
    • Encouraging and joining in with play and activities!
    • Providing emotional support and companionship.
    • Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
    • Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

    • Paediatric experience, preferably in a similar role working with brain injuries, PEG, epilepsy and dystonia.
    • Full UK Driving Licence.
    • Relevant qualifications in health and social care.
    • 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.
      #Libertatem
Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.   The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Paediatric Brain Injury Support Worker – Sketty

We are seeking positive, energetic & fun-natured support workers to join our team for our new client in Sketty, Swansea. Our client is a young male who has a brain injury, dystonia and epilepsy. He is PEG fed and requires suctioning, so experience and/or prior knowledge and training for these are ideal, however training can be provided.

Previous experience supporting young children is essential, plus a full UK driving licence.

Full time hours available, detailed below, however we encourage part time applicants to apply if some of the shifts are suitable for you!

Hours available: 

Mon, Tues & Thurs am – School drop off in a taxi.

Weds & Fri am – Taking client from home to physio appointment and then to school, either in a taxi or 2:1 in family WAV.

Mon – Fri pm – School pick-up until 7pm.

Sat & Sun – 9am-3pm.

  Pay - £14.50 per hour weekdays, £15.50 per hour weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Assisting with transporting client to school and attending physio appointments.
    • Delivering personalised care routines.
    • Assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
    • Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
    • Encouraging and joining in with play and activities!
    • Providing emotional support and companionship.
    • Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
    • Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

    • Paediatric experience, preferably in a similar role working with brain injuries, PEG, epilepsy and dystonia.
    • Full UK Driving Licence.
    • Relevant qualifications in health and social care.
    • 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.
      #Libertatem
Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.   The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Paediatric experience, preferably in a similar role working with brain injuries, PEG, epilepsy and dystonia. Relevant qualifications in health and social care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Paediatric experience, preferably in a similar role working with brain injuries, PEG, epilepsy and dystonia. Relevant qualifications in health and social care.

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).

Additional information

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

Swansea

SA2 9HA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Enviva Complex Care

Address

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Swansea

SA2 9HA


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Libertatem Healthcare Group

recruitment@sonderwell.co.uk

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 to £15.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1267544109

Job locations

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Swansea

SA2 9HA


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