Whitstable, Kent, England
Health, Nursing
Permanent | Part Time
ASAP
01/10/2024
29/10/2024
Support Worker
Location : Whtstable, Kent
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Hours: Monday 9 am -12.30 pm, Wednesday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, Friday 9 am - 3 pm (Scope for further hours as the client progresses/moves into own property)
Are you interested in broadening your knowledge and experience in brain injury?
Do you want to make a positive difference in someone's life?
Do you have a passion for development in care and rehabilitation?
Whatever your background, join the team and help someone reach their full potential and live life to the max.
The Role
The support worker will provide support, therapy and companionship to a gentleman in his early 40s.
Your role will enable the client to live a healthy and safe life, maximising his rehabilitation potential, improving his quality of life, and achieving his desired goals.
The client works with his occupational therapist and physiotherapist to improve his walking and fitness. He also enjoys spending time with his dog, entertaining his niece and nephew with his excellent sense of humour, and playing football manager online. He now needs support to access the community, including volunteering at a Dogs Trust. The client desperately wants to make a difference in society but requires support to succeed.
Currently, the client resides with and is supported by his parents, but they are planning to find him his own property to maximise his independence long-term.
As a support worker, you will play a key role in facilitating these experiences, which will be directed by his team of therapists. You will also take part in his rehab sessions, which will help to promote, improve, and develop your own skills, experience, and knowledge base.
Skills and Qualifications
* Passion and commitment for the role, with an opportunity to get to know the client and make a difference to his daily living.
* The ability to bring your strengths and interests to the team.
* Flexibility and availability to provide cover for absences where required
* Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team and on behalf of the client.
* Enthusiasm to support the client's participation in therapy and fun-based activities at home.
* Assist in reaching the client's specific goals as instructed and trained by the therapy team.
* Up-to-date DBS at an enhanced level - paid for by the employer if you need to apply.
* A full driving licence is essential.
Benefits
* An extensive induction and training programme offering support and guidance every step of the way.
* Regular supervision/appraisal and ongoing support from the wider team and therapists.
* Opportunities to learn, progress and develop your skills in the role - CPD actively encouraged and supported.
* Extensive and ongoing training will be provided in all relevant aspects of your therapeutic role.
* To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Relaxed, homely, and welcoming working environment where no two days are the same.
To Apply
If you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.