THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT:

1. You have UK work experience with at least 6 months experience working  as a support worker or in a similar position.
2. Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications.
3. Experience with Brain Injury Support is advantageous
4. A  full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that your able to use for work purposes.

NSS PLUS LTD-NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants  with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life.

We are looking for psychology graduates,support Workers and Healthcare Assistants  or suitable candidates  who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary.

Job Title: Male Support Worker
Location: SY11, Oswestry
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Gender Preference:This role is open to Male applicants only.   
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 

Support for 4 hours per day for 4 days per week (days to be determined at a later date).

About you-Essential Experience:

Support or therapy assistant with experience of working with people who have ABI (Brain Injury). Someone with knowledge of OT and experience completing exercises, and working towards achieving set goals would be ideal. Due to the client's communication difficulties, someone who speaks clear English is required.

About our client:

Our client is a 33-year-old male, who has an acquired brain injury. Due to his injury, the client has complex orthopaedic injuries with some cognitive difficulties. The successful candidate will be required to support the client with some daily activities, including:
- support to access the community including shopping
- attending appointments
- support at home to manage domestic chores (ADL)

Successful Candidates will: 

• Have access to full online yearly Training
• Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS
• Competitive Hourly Rate 
• Gain Experience working with an MDT 
• Liability Insurance
• Food/Drink shift Allowance
• Partial Mileage and Travel time covered 
• Flexible working to meet your own requirements

Successful candidate attributes:

Abilities, Skills & Behaviours

• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices
• The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
• Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
• Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives
• Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
• Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel)

• Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.
• Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car
• Have Experience in the field of Psychology is advantageous
• Willing to become self-employed 

We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style!