3x Rehabilitation Support Workers - Day & Night shifts available

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're 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 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: 3x Rehabilitation Support Worker - Day & Night shifts available
Location: Tipton, DY4
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours:

Day Shifts:

Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (8am 8pm)
Week 2: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday (8am 8pm)

Night Shifts (worked by two, alternating Support Workers):

Week 1:
Support Worker 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday (8pm 8am)
Support Worker 2: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (8pm 8am)

Week 2:
Support Worker 1: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (8pm 8am)
Support Worker 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday (8pm 8am)

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a 19-year-old male client with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). This role involves providing structured rehabilitation support, promoting independence, and assisting the client in engaging with his community and therapy activities.

The successful candidate will be physically strong, emotionally resilient, and confident in managing challenging behaviour. This includes both physical and verbal challenges, as well as occasional racially inappropriate comments or behaviour when in public. The Case Manager will provide a full briefing and be available to discuss this sensitively during a Meet & Greet session prior to engagement.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support the client in completing therapy programmes set by his physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
- Encourage and assist with social and community activities (e.g. gym, leisure appointments).
- Attend multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and medical appointments with the client.
- Promote structure, consistency, and engagement in daily routines.
- Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in a calm, professional manner.
- Maintain accurate daily records, and liaise with the Case Manager as required.

Essential Experience and Skills:
- Proven experience supporting individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
- Strong background in working with young adults displaying challenging behaviour.
- Experience supporting individuals with a history of drug and alcohol misuse.
- Physically fit and able to confidently manage potentially aggressive situations.
- Full UK driving licence, and ability to drive the client as required.
- Excellent communication, professionalism, and emotional resilience.

Desirable:
-Training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or similar.
- Experience working within a rehabilitation or neuro-rehabilitation setting.

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, and 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 style!