Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a support worker to work alongside a client in Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk. The client is a gentleman in his 50's who lives in his own accommodation with 24-hour care and requires support with various daily activities due to an acquired brain injury.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and engaging with the client's personalized routines, completing daily living activities, administering medication, providing emotional support, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care. The role requires excellent communication skills, compassion, reliability, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
About us
Libertatem Healthcare Group is a national organization that provides care and support for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. They are dedicated to putting the client's independence at the center of everything they do.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
16 to 18 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1337750285
Job locations
Libertatem Healthcare Group
Newmarket
CB8 7QD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Come join Our Team!
We have an excellent opportunity for a support worker to work alongside our client in Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk.
Our client is a gentleman in his 50's who lives in his own accommodation with 24 hour care, he enjoys photography and film, likes motorbikes, sailing and has recently started to cook his own meals with the support of his care team. Due to an acquired brain injury he has speech and language issues and requires support with mobility (though he is mobile), medication, accessing the community and attending appointments, alongside day to day needs around environment and cooking. He has been known to suffer with seizures but has not had one since 2022, he also has an extensive daily physio program which is supported by a physiotherapist at his residence.
Due to the clients support needs the successful candidate can be either female or male, will need to be a non-smoker, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, be a clear communicator in English, be comfortable working alongside a very engaged family, be physically capable and a confident cook. They will also need to possess the softer skills of being a clear communicator with the motivation and ability to engage the client to build a solid, supporting relationship.
Pay: 16.00 - 18.00 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week over two days (08:00 - 20:00 with sleep-ins)
Key Responsibilities:
The Libertatem Healthcare Group (part of Sonderwell) was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. Operating on a national basis, we provide our clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do.

• Supporting, and engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients' conditions.
• Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for working with people and providing care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Reliability, commitment, and flexibility.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Libertatem's care philosophy is based on independence, communication and our people, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible support and our people with the tools to achieve it. If you are looking for a rewarding role, where you can make a real difference in someone's life, we would love to hear from you. For more information contact Daniel.Scratcher@libertatemhealthcare.co.uk
#Libertatem
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that both adult's and children's wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work. Job description
Job responsibilities
Come join Our Team!
We have an excellent opportunity for a support worker to work alongside our client in Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk.
Our client is a gentleman in his 50's who lives in his own accommodation with 24 hour care, he enjoys photography and film, likes motorbikes, sailing and has recently started to cook his own meals with the support of his care team. Due to an acquired brain injury he has speech and language issues and requires support with mobility (though he is mobile), medication, accessing the community and attending appointments, alongside day to day needs around environment and cooking. He has been known to suffer with seizures but has not had one since 2022, he also has an extensive daily physio program which is supported by a physiotherapist at his residence.
Due to the clients support needs the successful candidate can be either female or male, will need to be a non-smoker, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, be a clear communicator in English, be comfortable working alongside a very engaged family, be physically capable and a confident cook. They will also need to possess the softer skills of being a clear communicator with the motivation and ability to engage the client to build a solid, supporting relationship.
Pay: 16.00 - 18.00 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week over two days (08:00 - 20:00 with sleep-ins)
Key Responsibilities:
The Libertatem Healthcare Group (part of Sonderwell) was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. Operating on a national basis, we provide our clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do.

• Supporting, and engaging with personalised routines inclusive of hoists.
• Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients' conditions.
• Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for working with people and providing care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Reliability, commitment, and flexibility.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Libertatem's care philosophy is based on independence, communication and our people, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible support and our people with the tools to achieve it. If you are looking for a rewarding role, where you can make a real difference in someone's life, we would love to hear from you. For more information contact Daniel.Scratcher@libertatemhealthcare.co.uk
#Libertatem
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that both adult's and children's wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• The ideal candidate should have a genuine passion for working with people, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a compassionate and empathetic nature, and previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• The ideal candidate should have a genuine passion for working with people, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a compassionate and empathetic nature, and previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.