Support worker

NeuroSupport services is looking for psychology graduates or candidates with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life. We are looking for a Therapy assistant who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping service users access the community. Ideal support worker will be someone younger in age to suit the clients age whi speak clear English to to the client requirements and has ideally 1 year of UK based brain injury experience. Enjoys sporting activities Enjoys going to the park, play centre, trampoline park, days out Up for playing outside and doing craft activities Support client to cook Hours available: Wednesday 4:00-8:30pm Friday 4:00-8:30pm Saturday 10-5pm Sunday 10-2pm Hourly Rate: GBP12-GBP14 per hour depending on experience. Successful Candidates will: * Have access to full Training - including Brain Injury Awareness Training * CPD opportunities * Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS * Competitive Hourly Rate * Gain Experience working with an MDT Successful candidate attributes: Abilities, Skills Behaviours * A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote wellbeing through positive attitude and work practices * The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member. * Willingness to participate in continuing professional development * Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs * Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives * Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships * Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation * Good verbal and written communication skills * Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills * Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook Excel) * Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years. * Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car * Have Experience in the field of Psychology * Willing to become self-employed Benefits of working for NeuroSupport Services: Full enhanced DBS Liability Insurance Yearly Mandatory Training Food/Drink shift Allowance Partial Mileage and Travel time covered Flexible working to meet your own requirements We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style