Support Worker

Description:

Description

Working for: Team Brain Injury Support 
 Shifts available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8am – 10pm (full-time hours available)Pay rate: £15 during the week - £16 weekend per hour (Weekly Pay)Location: Wincanton Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Wincanton area and able to commute.
 
 This is a permanent role.
 Who we’re looking for If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else’s life then we want to hear from you. 

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for the right person to work with a young woman living in Wincanton. She is an outgoing and charismatic young mother that unfortunately suffered an accident resulting in a brain injury, who appreciates support workers looking past this and supporting her with day-today life. We’re looking for a like-minded caring individual to join our close-knit team to help support her in leading the life she wants to live.

Key Responsibilities

Support Workers cover all manners of support for others – from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping. At Team Brain Injury Support, you’ll be working with someone living with complex care needs and receive fully paid, on the job training. So, whether you’re an experienced support worker or completely new to the sector, you’ll have the opportunity to build your skills in a safe and trusted environment.
Support with all facets of daily living

Foster a supportive and inclusive environment

Ensure the individual's safety and well-being at all times

Communicate effectively with the individual and other team members

Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy

Adhere to care plans and guidelines provided

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Ability to effectively communicate with individuals requiring care

Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols

Empathy, patience, and compassion when interacting with individuals in need of support

Flexibility and adaptability to meet varying care needs

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Willingness to undergo additional training and development as required

Benefits

What you’ll get from us  
Access to Westfield Rewards – an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies

Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme).money back for optical and dentistry

Access to blue light discount scheme

Attractive holiday entitlement

Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care

Progression opportunities within the organisation

Ongoing training and development

Pension enrolment

A great Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

 
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About Team Brain Injury

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly.  We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. 

We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do.  Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. 

Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.
We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression