Male Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Location: Boston, PE22
Salary: £12.75–£14.25 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Part-time, Ad-hoc)
Driver Essential: Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Hours:
Wednesday: 5pm to 9pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
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 Boston.
The Role
You will provide one-to-one rehabilitation support for a 37-year-old male, who is lvigin with a brain injury. The client is looking for the right support worker to help build his social/relational skills, encourage social confidence, try new activities,and manage emotions when triggered. There may also be latersupport needed to set up a new home.
Any required support would be either at the client's home or Paul’s allotment, out in the community, and so the successful candidate would have to be comfortable putting on a pair of wellies!
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.