Job Description

Job Title: Bank Rehabilitation Assistant - Acquired Brain Injury Client

Location: Goole

Type: Bank

Rates of pay: 16.50 per hour (weekdays), 17.50 per hour (weekends), 18 per hour (bank holidays)

Hours: Zero Hours Contract

Shifts: 8am - 10pm Monday - Sunday

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking two Bank Rehabilitation Assistants to join our dedicated team working with a gentleman who has an acquired brain injury. The role involves providing support with daily living activities, community engagement, personal care, and managing challenging behaviour. Successful candidates will work under the guidance of the case manager, assistant case manager, and the multi-disciplinary therapy team.

The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in a care or support environment, demonstrating assertiveness, a genuine passion for providing care, and the ability to engage in friendly banter with clients. Excellent communication skills are paramount, and a full clean driving license is a prerequisite for all applicants. This role demands individuals with a high degree of confidence, initiative, and capabilities in lone working. Candidates should embody trustworthiness and a naturally caring disposition, with a proven track record of effectively supporting individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement the care plan, therapy exercises, and guidelines.

Support the client in accessing social and recreational activities.

Drive the client to various venues and appointments, using the client's wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

Assist the client during episodes of challenging behaviour.

Provide personal care, assistance with transfers, and positional changes.

Solve day-to-day problems with members of the professional team.

Liaise with the case management team and report any concerns promptly.

Complete daily shift notes.

Ensure timely completion of allocated training.

Advocate for the client when necessary.

Ensure the client's safety, meet his needs, and communicate any concerns to the management team.

Perform light cleaning of the support worker area and some of the client's equipment (as outlined in the Home Manual).

Attend team meetings, team training sessions, and monthly supervision meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Essential

Full clean driving license (vehicle provided)

Clear DBS check

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a care or support setting

Experience working with adults with challenging behaviour

Experience delivering personal care to adults with additional needs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to problem-solve and work well under pressure

2 professional references

Desirable

Experience working with, and/or knowledge of acquired brain injury and its effects on individuals

Experience driving a large automatic vehicle

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Website: www.chrysaliscasemanagement.co.uk

Pay: 16.50-18.00 per hour

Application question(s):

How many years of care or support experience do you have? Do you have access to a reliable vehicle?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CCM102