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 cheerful and chatty young woman with a traumatic brain injury, requiring support in accessing the community and developing her independent skills. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to progress communication skills and promote social interactions in new environments.
We are looking for someone who will help the client to engage in the activities that she already thoroughly enjoys, such as swimming and dancing, and help her grow the needed skills for an independent lifestyle.
This role is based in Northampton and surrounding areas.
Hours Available
We have a range of hours available, on a 2:1 basis, there may be an option to complete extra 1:1 shifts in the future - please see shift timings below.
16:00 - 20:30 on weekdays
10:00 - 20:00 on Saturdays
Responsibilities will include
· Meal preparation
· Support in accessing the community
. Assisting with the client's communication and social skills
. Promote dignity, respect, and independence at all times.
. Engaging the client in daily activities
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 £20.00 - £30.00 per hour.
· A comprehensive training package, including provision of mandatory training, role specific training, and inclusion on care certificates.
· Professional development, including the chance to learn directly from experienced neuro therapists (neuro physio, psychology, occupational therapy, and more).
· £200 bonus through the refer a friend scheme
· Chance to opt into our pension scheme
· The exciting opportunity to travel abroad with client and their family, supporting them to create special memories.
· A supportive team environment with guidance from an experienced clinical team.
For further information please contact our Recruitment Co-Ordinator, at our HQ on 01752 547257 or [email protected].
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Pay: £20.00-£30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
