Brain Injury Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Brain Injury Support Worker

Location: Wotton-Under-Edge Hours: Mon, Tues & Wed – 10:30-13:30pm

                Thurs – 08:30 -10:30am & 12:30 -14:30pm (taking client to appointments)                         

Additionally, our client requires telephone check ins 7 days a week at 9.30am, 6pm & 8.30pm  This will require a five minute check in call to ask if meds have been taken only (Total of 1 hour 45 minutes per week).

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, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.

Due to role responsibilities, you must have a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive the client’s car. 

About the Client:  Our client is in his 60s with a brain injury, following an injury at work. He has Epilepsy, which is well controlled, and he manages himself, as well as managing his own medication.

 There are no clinical duties within this role and we are searching for a carer to take on a PA/Buddy role, supporting our client out in the community.

 He enjoys fishing trips, so there may be ad-hoc additional hours for Support Workers to accompany him on 3-4 day trips. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalized care and support to our client.
• Assist with daily living activities, including accompanying client in the community and taking client to appointments.
• Telephone calls to check medication has been taken.
• Provide emotional support 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 the outdoors – Fishing would be a bonus!
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the specified hours.
• Valid UK driver's license.

Benefits:

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• DBS paid for.
• Excellent training program.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
  #libertatem

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an energetic and empathetic nature, interest in the outdoors (fishing would be a bonus), 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

Gloucester

GL1 1DE

Employer's website

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