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Support Worker/Therapy Assistant
Job Posted: 4 minutes ago
Salary: £ 12.5 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: CO3, Beacon End, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT:
1. You have UK work experience, with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker, or in a similar position.
2. Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications.
3. Experience with Brain Injury Support is advantageous
4. A full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that you are able to use for work purposes.
NSS PLUS LTD-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 Acquired Brain Injuries. 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 other suitable candidates, who would be willing to support people both within their home environment, and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently, and providing empirical feedback where necessary.
Job Title: Support Worker/Therapy Assistant
Location: Colchester, CO3
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours:
8-10 hours per week, 3 days per week, weekdays only.
About you-Essential Experience:
- Acquired Brain Injury experience
About our client:
Our client is a 65-year old male, who has an acquired brain injury, due to a road traffic incident. We are seeking a Support Worker/Therapy Assistant to promote his independence and access to the community, and also to ensure that he continues to do his rehab exercises regularly.
- Support with grocery shopping, meal prep and cooking to embed the routine of completing these activities.
- Support with following activities detailed in his rehab plan in order to achieve stated goals.
- Support with accessing the community, going for walks, bus/train rides, developing the client's confidence in completing these activities.
- Support with attending appointments.
- Companionship.
Successful Candidates will:
* Have access to full online yearly Training
* Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS
* Competitive Hourly Rate
* Gain Experience working with an MDT
* Liability Insurance
* Food/Drink shift Allowance
* Partial Mileage and Travel time covered
* Flexible working to meet your own requirements
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 is advantageous
* Willing to become self-employed
We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life styleBefore You Apply
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