Brain Injury Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support Worker 

Location : Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire

We are seeking proactive and compassionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire.

Our client is an active young woman in her early 40s with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, who lives in her own home. We are looking for Support Workers who can assist with all aspects of personal care and daily living, and, importantly, encourage opportunities to try new things.

We are seeking Support Workers who are active, patient, and have a sense of fun, and who can support our client to access her local community, maintain good health, and make positive progress in engaging with activities.

You will be part of a team delivering 24/7 care. You will be responsible for working:

• 1 x 12-hour waking night shift per week (Saturday) 

• Supporting the client to access the local community

• Providing emotional support and companionship

• Engaging with personalised routines

• Assisting with the care programme

• Helping with household cleaning

• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in the client’s condition

• Promoting and supporting a healthy diet

• Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure holistic and comprehensive care

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Flexibility to work the specified hours

• Supportive and friendly working environment

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Regular supervisions and check-ins

• Both online and in-person training

• DBS paid for

• Excellent training programme

• Blue Light Card eligibility

An enhanced DBS check and full training will be provided prior to starting work with our client. You will also be supported by our Clinical Lead Nurse for the area.

Libertatem Healthcare Group recognises the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, while balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices.

At the same time, we ensure that the wellbeing of both adults and children is promoted, taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings, and beliefs when deciding on any action. With this in mind, we work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

If you're a caring and enthusiastic Support Worker who wants to make a real difference, apply today to join our team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature, the 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.

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-on-Avon

BA15 1DF

Employer's website

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