Brain Injury Support Worker

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Description

The role of a Brain Injury Support Worker is to provide personalized care and support to a client with a brain injury, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. The position involves assisting with daily living activities, accompanying the client in the community, and providing emotional support and companionship.
Main duties of the job
The Brain Injury Support Worker will be responsible for delivering personalized care and support to the client, assisting with daily living activities, accompanying the client to appointments, providing emotional support, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care. The position requires a full UK driving license and the willingness to drive the client's car.
About us
Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, is an organization that provides high-quality care and support for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. They operate on a national basis and put the client's independence at the center of their services. Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.
Details
Date posted
05 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
15 to 16.50 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1339502800
Job locations
Libertatem Healthcare Group
Gloucester
GL1 1DE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Brain Injury Support Worker
Location: Wotton-Under-Edge Hours: Mon, Tues & Wed - 10:30-13:30pm
Thurs - 08:30 -10:30am & 12:30 -14:30pm (taking client to appointments)
Additionally, our client requires telephone check ins 7 days a week at 9.30am, 6pm & 8.30pm This will require a five minute check in call to ask if meds have been taken only (Total of 1 hour 45 minutes per week).
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to our client, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
Due to role responsibilities, you must have a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive the client's car.
About the Client: Our client is in his 60s with a brain injury, following an injury at work. He has Epilepsy, which is well controlled, and he manages himself, as well as managing his own medication.
There are no clinical duties within this role and we are searching for a carer to take on a PA/Buddy role, supporting our client out in the community.
He enjoys fishing trips, so there may be ad-hoc additional hours for Support Workers to accompany him on 3-4 day trips.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver personalized care and support to our client.
  • Assist with daily living activities, including accompanying client in the community and taking client to appointments.
  • Telephone calls to check medication has been taken.
  • Provide emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client's condition.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements:
  • Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature.
  • Interest in the outdoors - Fishing would be a bonus!
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work the specified hours.
  • Valid UK driver's license.
Benefits:
  • Supportive and friendly working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • DBS paid for.
  • Excellent training program.
  • Blue Light Card eligibility.
#libertatem Libertatem Healthcare 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, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales. Job description
Job responsibilities
Brain Injury Support Worker
Location: Wotton-Under-Edge Hours: Mon, Tues & Wed - 10:30-13:30pm
Thurs - 08:30 -10:30am & 12:30 -14:30pm (taking client to appointments)
Additionally, our client requires telephone check ins 7 days a week at 9.30am, 6pm & 8.30pm This will require a five minute check in call to ask if meds have been taken only (Total of 1 hour 45 minutes per week).
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Brain Injury Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to our client, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
Due to role responsibilities, you must have a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive the client's car.
About the Client: Our client is in his 60s with a brain injury, following an injury at work. He has Epilepsy, which is well controlled, and he manages himself, as well as managing his own medication.
There are no clinical duties within this role and we are searching for a carer to take on a PA/Buddy role, supporting our client out in the community.
He enjoys fishing trips, so there may be ad-hoc additional hours for Support Workers to accompany him on 3-4 day trips.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver personalized care and support to our client.
  • Assist with daily living activities, including accompanying client in the community and taking client to appointments.
  • Telephone calls to check medication has been taken.
  • Provide emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client's condition.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements:
  • Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Energetic, upbeat, and empathetic nature.
  • Interest in the outdoors - Fishing would be a bonus!
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work the specified hours.
  • Valid UK driver's license.
Benefits:
  • Supportive and friendly working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • DBS paid for.
  • Excellent training program.
  • Blue Light Card eligibility.
#libertatem Libertatem Healthcare 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, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an energetic and empathetic nature, interest in the outdoors (fishing would be a bonus), ability to work independently and as part of a team, and flexibility to work the specified hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Experience in a similar role, preferably with brain injury experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an energetic and empathetic nature, interest in the outdoors (fishing would be a bonus), ability to work independently and as part of a team, and flexibility to work the specified hours.

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  • Job Id
    JD3313049
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gloucester, United Kingdom
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