Rehabilitation Support Worker​/PA

Rehabilitation Support Worker / PA

Location: Grimsby, DN41

Salary: £12.75 £ 14.25 per hour (DOE)

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

Driver Essential: Yes

Start Date: ASAP

Hours:

Monday: 7:30am to 9:00am

Wednesday: 7:30am to 9:00am

Saturday: 12:00pm to 2:00pm

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 Grimsby.

The Role

Our client is a 24-year old male, who has a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder. We are seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker/PA for 5 hours per week; ideally 1.5 to 2 hours per day over 3 days. The role of the support worker will be to:
Assist with household tasks, such as cleaning.
Assist with dressing, if required.
Accompany the client to the supermarket to plan buying his food for breakfast and lunch.
Support him to prepare his own breakfast and lunch 2 days per week (days can be negotiated).
Attend social events at evenings or weekends (will be requested in advance).
Support may be requested in advance to attend events/gigs/festivals/overnight events.
Be able to assist with folding/ lifting/ pushing a lightweight wheelchair (not required all of the time).

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.

• Experience as a Rehabilitation Support Worker is essential.

• Experience of functional neurological disorder is essential.

• Experience of ADHD and Tourette syndrome is desirable.

• 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.