Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Description:

Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Location: Mansfield, NG18
Salary: £12.75 – £14.25 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Full-time, Part-time, Ad-hoc)
Driver Essential: No
Start Date: ASAP
Hours:
4 hours per week, preferably on Saturdays, though there is some flexibility.
NSS PLUS LTD (NeuroSupport 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 Mansfield.
The Role
You will provide one-to-one rehabilitation support for a 36-year-old male client with a brain injury. MSA is a practicing Muslim, and this is important to him and his family. The client would like someone who is going to enable him, and not take away his independence. He would like someone to do things with him, and not for him, wherever possible. He would like someone down to earth and friendly who can have a laugh with him, but still be motivational and encouraging. The client is a drug user, struggling to manage his addiction, but wanting to be clean.
Client's stated and observed goals:
- To stay clean and avoid relapse. He wants a structured environment to support recovery.
- To be able to look after himself: washing, dressing, eating regularly, and keeping his home clean.
- To cook healthy meals, and use cooking as something positive in his routine.
- To feel safe, settled, and eventually move somewhere closer to family once allowed.
- To get stronger physically (leg pain, limited mobility) and emotionally (PTSD, low mood).
- To attend CA meetings regularly.
- To manage daily living.
Mandatory Requirements
To be considered, candidates MUST meet the following criteria:
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UK Experience: At least 6 months of UK-based support worker experience (within the last 3 years).
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Licence: A full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work use.
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Communication: Clear, fluent English is essential.
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Status: Applicants must be willing to work on a self-employed basis.
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CV: Your CV must clearly highlight your relevant experience and qualifications.
Preferred Candidate Profile
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Experience in Brain Injury (ABI/TBI), stroke,dementia or aphasia is highly advantageous.
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Background in Psychology (Graduates are encouraged to apply) or as a Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Support Worker,Healthcare Assistants or Care Worker
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Ability to work on your own initiative while being a key part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
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Strong organizational skills and basic IT literacy (Word/Excel).
Why Join Us?
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Allowances: Food/drink shift allowance + partial mileage and travel time coverage.
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Training: Access to full yearly mandatory online training.
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Support: Liability insurance provided.
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Growth: Gain valuable experience working alongside clinical professionals (OTs, Psychologists).
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Flexibility: Work patterns designed to suit your lifestyle.
All successful candidates will be subject to a Full Enhanced DBS check