Rehabilitation Support Worker/PA

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: Rehabilitation Support Worker / PA
Location: Grimsby, DN14
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours:
Monday: 7:30am to 9:00am
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: 7:30am to 9:00am
Thursday: -
Friday: -
Saturday: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Sunday: -

About you-Essential Experience:

- Experience as a Rehabilitation Support Worker is essential.
- Experience of functional neurological disorder is essential.
- Good communication skills are essential.
- A driver, with a clean UK driving license, and access to a car, is desirable but not essential.
- Experience of ADHD and Tourette syndrome is desirable.
- Be able to assist with folding/ lifting/ pushing a lightweight wheelchair (not required all of the time).
- Assist with dressing if required.

About our client:
Our client is a 24-year old male, who has a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder. We are seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker/PA for 5 hours per week; ideally 1.5 to 2 hours per day over 3 days. The role of the support worker will be to:
- Assist with household tasks, such as cleaning.
- Accompany the client to the supermarket to plan buying his food for breakfast and lunch.
- Support him to prepare his own breakfast and lunch 2 days per week (days can be negotiated).
- Attend social events at evenings or weekends (will be requested in advance).
- Support may be requested in advance to attend events/gigs/festivals/overnight events.

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 style!