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NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life.
We are looking for psychology graduates,support Workers and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping service users access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary.
THIS IS A UK BASED POSTION
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS MANDATORY THAT:
* YOU HAVE UK WORK EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ROLE
* YOUR CV CLEARLY SHOWS YOUR RELEVENT EXPERIENCE WHICH RELATES TO THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
* EXPERIENCE IN BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT
* A FULL CLEAN UK DRIVERS LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK
Job Title: MALE Support Worker
Location: Manea, Cambridgeshire PE15
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Essential::This role is open to *Male* applicants only between the ages of 20-35 years old ,MUST have experience and understanding of visual impairment, brain injury & children’s epilepsy.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours:
Saturday: 12:00pm - 18:00pm
Tuesday: 16:00pm - 19:00pm
Thursday: 16:00pm - 19:00pm
12 hours per week with a view to increase overtime.
*Week days shifts are flexible regarding as to which days support is required- to be disccused and agreed upon at the Meet & Greet stage between the Support worker and Client*
About you-Essential Experience:
MALE PA/Support Worker between the age of 20-35 years old, with experience and understanding of visual impairment, brain injury & children’s epilepsy, to be able to notice the signs of seizures, and if required, have the relevant experience or training to be able to administer buccal midazolam.
About our client:
The client suffered Hypoglycaemia at birth which resulted in brain injury, developmental delay, slow processor, visual impairment and Epilepsy.
Required activities:
* To take client out on social activities such as mini golf,clip and climb, bowling, pizza and walks.
* A keen interest in gaming is an advantage
* Help with homework as and when required
Successful Candidates will:
* Have access to full Training - including Brain Injury Awareness Training
* CPD opportunities
* Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS
* Competitive Hourly Rate
* Gain Experience working with an MDT
Successful candidate attributes:
Abilities, Skills & Behaviours
* A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices
* The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
* Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
* Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
* Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives
* Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships
* Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
* Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel)
* Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.
* Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car
* Have Experience in the field of Psychology
* Willing to become self-employed
Benefits of working for NeuroSupport Services:
Full enhanced DBS
Liability Insurance
Yearly Mandatory Training
Food/Drink shift Allowance
Partial Mileage and Travel time covered
Flexible working to meet your own requirements
We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style