Brain Injury Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Brain Injury Support Worker

Location: Dukinfield Hours: 4 hour shifts x 1 or 2 per week.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to our client, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.

Due to role responsibilities, you must have a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive the client’s car. 

About the Client:  Our client is in his 30s with a brain injury. He is a family man and works 4 days per week, but keen to reduce down to 3 and have a day for his favourite hobbies – including the gym, golf and darts!

Whilst he remains independent within a set routine including work and the school runs, he suffers with anxiety when there are changes to this and keen to have a Support Worker that will be understanding and promote his independence further.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalized care and support to our client.
• Assist with daily living activities and meal preparation.
• Monitor health conditions.
• Accompany client in the community, to the gym, golf & darts.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client's condition.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature.
• Interest in sport, particularly golf!
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.
• Valid UK driver's license.

Benefits:

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• DBS paid for.
• Excellent training program.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature; interest in sport, particularly golf; ability to work independently and as part of a team; and a valid UK driver's license.

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

Hyde

SK14 4QN

Employer's website

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