Support Worker​/Therapy Assistant Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Position: Support Worker/Therapy Assistant – Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Support Worker/Therapy Assistant – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Location:

Colchester, CO3

Salary: £12.50 – £14.00 per hour (DOE)

Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Full-time, Part-time, Ad-hoc)

Driver Essential:
Yes

Start Date:

ASAP

Hours:

8-10 hours per week, 3 days per week, weekdays only.

NSS PLUS LTD (Neuro Support Services) is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) regain independence and improve their quality of life. We are currently seeking professional Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Colchester.

The Role

Our client is a 65-year old male, who has an acquired brain injury due to a road traffic incident. We are seeking a Support Worker/Therapy Assistant to promote his independence and access to the community, and also to ensure that he continues to do his rehab exercises regularly.

* Support with grocery shopping, meal prep and cooking to embed the routine of completing these activities.

* Support with following activities detailed in his rehab plan in order to achieve stated goals.

* Support with accessing the community, going for walks, bus/train rides, developing the client's confidence in completing these activities.

* Support with attending appointments.

* Companionship.

Mandatory Requirements

To be considered, candidates MUST meet the following criteria:

* UK

Experience:

At least 6 months of UK-based support worker experience (within the last 3 years).

* Licence: A full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work use.

* Communication:
Clear, fluent English is essential.

* Status:
Applicants must be willing to work on a self-employed basis.

* CV:
Your CV must clearly highlight your relevant experience and qualifications.

Preferred Candidate Profile

* Experience in Brain Injury (ABI/TBI), stroke, dementia or aphasia is highly advantageous.

* Background in Psychology (Graduates are encouraged to apply) or as a Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Healthcare Assistants or Care Worker

* Ability to work on your own initiative while being a key part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

* Strong organizational skills and basic IT literacy (Word/Excel).

Why Join Us?

* Allowances:

Food/drink shift allowance + partial mileage and travel time coverage.

* Training:
Access to full yearly mandatory online training.

* Support:
Liability insurance provided.

* Growth:
Gain valuable experience working alongside clinical professionals (OTs, Psychologists).

* Flexibility:
Work patterns designed to suit your lifestyle.

All successful candidates will be subject to a Full Enhanced DBS check