Support Worker
Location: Romsey, Hampshire
Salary: A GBP 16 per hour, Time and a half on bank holidays
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 16:20 hours per week (flexible, but routinely require Thursday and Friday mornings)
Do you want to make a positive difference to someones life?
Are you interested in broadening your knowledge and experience in brain injury?
Whatever your background, help someone reach their full potential and live life to the max.
On behalf of their client, the company is recruiting a Support Worker to provide supplementary daytime support to a 32:year:old man with an acquired brain injury currently living in a Nursing Home in Romsey.
Following his brain injury, his limitations are cognitive and physical. He enjoys social interaction and has a great sense of humour.
The Role
* Facilitating their client to engage in a range of social activities by assisting him to access the community, either in his wheelchair or by driving him in his wheelchair accessible vehicle to events such as musical performances, visiting cafes, shopping, meeting friends or family, going for walks etc.
* Driving him to a local day centre twice a week and supporting him with engaging with the day:centre activities.
* Supporting him to use technology to pursue his musical interests and providing stimulating conversation and companionship.
* The client is a tetra:plegic and assistance with his physio and occupational therapist prescribed mobility exercise programme is an essential part of the role. (Training is provided)
* Good local knowledge of the area and the motivation to initiate varied activities is a key factor to the role.
Support Requirements
* To maximise their clients independence.
* To advocate for and safeguard his wellbeing due to his cognitive difficulties.
* To work closely with the clients clinical team to maintain his physical wellbeing.
* They are looking for someone who is dynamic, self:motivated, and enthusiastic. They should be able to work on their own with the client as well as being a good team player.
* Up to date DBS at enhanced level required : the employer will pay if you need .
* Must hold a full drivers licence and be willing to drive the clients automatic wheelchair accessible vehicle. (Loading training will be given)
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate .