Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Location: Northstowe, CB24
Salary: £12.50 – £14.00 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Full-time, Part-time, Ad-hoc)
Driver Essential: Yes/No
Start Date: ASAP
Hours:
Wednesday: 10:00am to 14:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 14:00pm
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 Northstowe.
The Role
You will provide one-to-one rehabilitation support for a 35-year-old female, who has suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. The client requires support with (but not limited to) the following activities:
- Implement memory strategies such as diaries, phone reminders, written checklists, and repetition.
- Support attention and concentration tasks using distraction reduction, timed activity blocks, and structured breaks.
- Help monitor fatigue, and cue rest breaks.
- Support safe community access following MDT mobility guidance (pacing, rest, confidence building).
- Assist with planning and completing outings such as shopping, errands, schoolrelated responsibilities, and appointments.
- Promote safe use of public transport where appropriate (routeplanning, timetables, budgeting).
- Facilitate OT recommended functional tasks
- Use SLT recommended communication strategies
- Reinforce Neuropsychology strategies for behaviour, fatigue, cognition, and mood.
- Provide calm, consistent reassurance during periods of overload, cognitive fatigue, or emotional instability.
- Help structure tasks linked to parenting demands using executivefunction strategies.
- Promote independence while ensuring safety and pacing.
- Support engagement in meaningful hobbies, community activities, or social opportunities.
- Use graded exposure to rebuild confidence in social or community settings.
- Support monitoring of symptoms, fatigue levels, and well being.
- Assist with scheduling therapy sessions, managing reminders, and preparing for appointments.
- Support completion of paperwork, forms, or organisational tasks using cognitive support techniques.
- Provide feedback to MDT regarding progress, concerns, and any emerging issues.
- Keep session records
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