Brain Injury Support Worker
Job Description
Job summary
The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Their care and support packages put their client's independence at the very centre of everything they do.
Main duties of the job
We have an excellent opportunity for a male support worker to work alongside our client in Bradford. Our client is a male with a brain injury, who would like assistance with planning, organising and budgeting, as well as a companion to support him with social access in the community and has a short term goal to get some work. There is no personal care involved within this role. The successful candidate will be male and have previous brain injury or complex needs experience, hold a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
About us
Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.
Job responsibilities
- Come Join Our Team! We have an excellent opportunity for a male support worker to work alongside our client in Bradford. Our client is a male with a brain injury, who would like assistance with planning, organising and budgeting, as well as a companion to support him with social access in the community and has a short term goal to get some work. There is no personal care involved within this role.
- Due to the clients support needs and preference the successful candidate will be male and have previous brain injury or complex needs experience, hold a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle. Pay: £16 per hour Hours: TBC Key Responsibilities: • Engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists. • Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility. • Administering medication and monitoring health conditions. • Providing emotional support and companionship. • Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients' conditions. • Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care. Requirements: • Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care. • To be able to deal with challenging behaviours. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Flexibility to work the specified hours. Benefits: • Supportive and friendly working environment. • Opportunities for professional development and training. • Regular supervisions and Check Ins • Both online and In-person training Training & Background Checks: An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area. Our Safeguarding Commitment: Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult's and children's wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work. #Libertatem
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care. Able to deal with challenging behaviours. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work the specified hours.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Enviva Complex Care
Address
Libertatem Healthcare Group
Bradford
BD2 1AA
