Female Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Location: Leicester, LE3
Salary: £12.75 – £14.25 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Part-time, Ad-hoc)
Driver Essential: Yes
Start Date: May 2026
Hours:Up to 30 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible shifts between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and organized Female Therapy Assistant or Support Worker to assist a 53-year-old female client in the Leicester area. This is a dynamic role focused on promoting independence, managing daily routines, and supporting physical well-being.
The client is looking for someone who can offer a flexible schedule, as there is no fixed pattern to the days or hours required.
Key Responsibilities
* Active Support: Accompanying and supporting the client during swimming and PT sessions.
* Home Management: Assisting with the decluttering and general tidying of the home environment.
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Community Access: Providing support with shopping trips and other day-to-day activities.
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Executive Functioning: Helping the client with timekeeping and staying on track with specific tasks.
Requirements
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Gender: This position is open to female applicants.
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Start Date: The successful candidate should be available to start in mid-May 2026.
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