Male/Female Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Location: Reading, RG4
Salary: £12.75 – £14.25 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Full-time, Part-time, Ad-hoc)
Driver Essential: Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Hours:
2 hours, daily - Monday to Friday. This can be broken up to 4 hours twice a week and an additional two hours etc.
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 Reading.
The Role
Our client is a 65-year-old male, who has multiple injuries following a motor bike accident and he required assistance for activities such as:
- Laundry
- Stripping beds
- Picking up and tidy around the house
- Trips to the shops, and helping carry objects
- Picking things up from the floor
He lives with his brother who has a mental health illness. He is the main carer for his brother. The support worker will not be asked to care for the client's brother. The client will support/ assist the support worker on how to manage anything regarding his brother. His brother is not dangerous, and there is no known risk .
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