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Brain Injury Support Worker

The closing date is 08 July 2025

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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 the client's independence at the very centre of everything they do.

Main duties of the job

The Brain Injury Support Worker role involves providing emotional support, therapeutic base interaction, and companionship to a client in his 70s who has a brain injury following a scooter accident. The client has weakness to the right arm and leg, affecting mobility, and also suffers from vertigo, mild epilepsy, intermittent hearing loss, and tinnitus. The support worker will work with the client's Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic support, which may include giving hand massages and spending time on daily activities such as watching TV, reading, and taking walks around the garden.

About us

Libertatem Healthcare Group is an outstanding care provider rated by the Care Quality Commission and registered with CIW in Wales. They specialize in providing care and support for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.20 to £18.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1299525985

Job locations

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Cambridge

CB4 2XF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Brain Injury Support Worker

Location: Cambridge Hours: 3-hour weekday shift & 3-hour weekend shift.

Pay: £16.20 per hour weekday | £18.20 per hour weekends.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to our client within a care home, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.

About the Client:  Our client is in his 70s with a brain injury, following a scooter accident. As a result, he has weakness to the right arm and leg which affects mobility and suffers with vertigo and mild epilepsy. He also has intermittent hearing loss and suffers with tinnitus. 

 He has a passion for trains and motorbikes – particularly Harley Davidsons, so shared interests are essential for success in this role and build a strong relationship.

As our client is residing in a Care Home, there is no personal care, moving & handling or clinical duties within this role. You will work with his OT to provide therapeutic support, which may include being trained to give hand massages and spend short shifts focusing on companionship with daily activities including watching TV, reading and walks around the garden, whilst assessing the clients engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Provide emotional support, therapeutic base interaction and companionship.
    • Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client's condition.
    • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

    • Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature.
    • Interest in trains and motorbikes.
    • 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.
    • DBS paid for.
    • Excellent training program.
    • Blue Light Card eligibility.
      #libertatem
Libertatem Healthcare 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. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.   The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Brain Injury Support Worker

Location: Cambridge Hours: 3-hour weekday shift & 3-hour weekend shift.

Pay: £16.20 per hour weekday | £18.20 per hour weekends.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to our client within a care home, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.

About the Client:  Our client is in his 70s with a brain injury, following a scooter accident. As a result, he has weakness to the right arm and leg which affects mobility and suffers with vertigo and mild epilepsy. He also has intermittent hearing loss and suffers with tinnitus. 

 He has a passion for trains and motorbikes – particularly Harley Davidsons, so shared interests are essential for success in this role and build a strong relationship.

As our client is residing in a Care Home, there is no personal care, moving & handling or clinical duties within this role. You will work with his OT to provide therapeutic support, which may include being trained to give hand massages and spend short shifts focusing on companionship with daily activities including watching TV, reading and walks around the garden, whilst assessing the clients engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Provide emotional support, therapeutic base interaction and companionship.
    • Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client's condition.
    • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

    • Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature.
    • Interest in trains and motorbikes.
    • 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.
    • DBS paid for.
    • Excellent training program.
    • Blue Light Card eligibility.
      #libertatem
Libertatem Healthcare 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. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.   The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature, interest in trains and motorbikes, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and flexibility to work the specified hours.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature, interest in trains and motorbikes, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Enviva Complex Care

Address

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Cambridge

CB4 2XF


Employer's website

https://sonderwell.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Enviva Complex Care

Address

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Cambridge

CB4 2XF


Employer's website

https://sonderwell.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Libertatem Healthcare Group

recruitment@sonderwell.co.uk

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.20 to £18.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1299525985

Job locations

Libertatem Healthcare Group

Cambridge

CB4 2XF


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