Rehabilitation Assistant / Support Worker (Ilford)
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic rehabilitation support worker?
Do you want to be part of an incredibly rewarding and person-centred approach to care?
If so, we are looking to grow Team Steps, where you will be caring for clients in their own homes and developing your skills as a rehabilitation support worker through our client specific training programmes - both online and in a bespoke classroom-based setting. When working independently with one of our clients, you will never be without assistance from us - thanks to our office team, who run a 24/7 on-call service.
The client is a Romanian man in his 60s who sustained a traumatic brain injury and is currently working toward his rehabilitation programme. He has a keen interest in exploring the wider community and currently lives with his family.
We are looking for someone who can speak Romanian as this is the client's first language and he would prefer a support worker to engage with him in his own language.
This role is based in Ilford and hours are available on a part-time basis with this particular client, FULL client specific training will be provided to all support workers.
Hours Available
We have around 15 hours available on this package - spread across three days. This may increase, yet it is not guaranteed.
Responsibilities may include
· Arranging and supporting to attend appointments
· Administering medication, catheter care and meal preparation
· Support in accessing the community
. Assisting with the client's programme of rehabilitation
. Personal care
. Encouraging independence whilst ensuring safety
Requirements for the position
· Acquired Brain Injury experience is preferred
· Six months health and social care experience is preferable; however, transferrable skills and personal experience will also be considered.
Why us?
Steps Ahead Care & Support, established in 2009, are rated OUTSTANDING by CQC and are specialists in acquired brain injury, spinal injuries, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. We offer bespoke packages to clients in their own homes, and our support rehabilitation assistant team to help build our ethos, by promoting client's independence as well as offering them community-based and/or rehabilitation support.
What do we offer our team?
· Competitive rates of pay of £ £19.00 per hour (enhancements for weekends and bank holidays)
· A comprehensive training package, including provision of mandatory training, role specific training, and inclusion on care certificates.
· £200 bonus through the refer a friend scheme
· Chance to opt into our pension scheme
For further information please contact our Recruitment Co-Ordinator, at our HQ on or
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£19.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Referral programme
Experience:
* Home care: 1 year (required)
Language:
* Romanian (required)
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person