Complex Support Worker / Rehabilitation Assistant
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Up to 12 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible hours, to be agreed around the young person’s needs and appointments
We are looking for a calm, reliable and emotionally mature Support Worker / Rehabilitation Assistant to support a teenage male with his ongoing rehabilitation, independence, emotional wellbeing and community access following a significant lower-limb injury and amputation.
This is a rewarding role supporting a young person to rebuild confidence, engage in meaningful activities and increase independence at a pace that feels safe and manageable for him.
The young person is currently progressing with prosthetic rehabilitation and may experience pain, fatigue and reduced motivation at times. The right person will be patient, encouraging and able to adapt support depending on how he is feeling on the day.
Main duties will include:
Supporting community access and social inclusion
Encouraging confidence, independence and positive routines
Supporting emotional regulation and reassurance when needed
Helping the young person engage with hobbies and interests, including sport and social activities
Being mindful of pain, fatigue, mobility and falls risk
Encouraging safe pacing during activities
Reporting any concerns promptly to family and the case manager
The successful candidate will need to be confident working with a young person who may have good and bad days due to pain, fatigue and emotional wellbeing. A calm, consistent and non-judgemental approach is essential.
This is not a clinical care role. You will not be expected to provide wound care, therapy or medical treatment. However, you must be observant, responsible and able to follow guidance from the family and professionals involved.
Essential requirements:
Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals
Calm, patient and reliable approach
Strong communication skills
Ability to build trust and positive rapport
Awareness of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Able to support community-based activities
Desirable experience:
Rehabilitation support
Brain injury, trauma, amputation or complex injury support
Mental health or emotional wellbeing support
Supporting young people with anxiety, low mood or reduced confidence
Physiotherapy or occupational therapy assistant experience
A driver with access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the community-based nature of the role.
This role would suit someone who is compassionate, steady, confident and genuinely motivated to help a young person rebuild confidence, independence and quality of life.
All applicants will be subject to appropriate checks, references and compliance requirements before starting