Job Description

Female Rehabilitation Support Worker

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*Occupational Pursuant to Para 1 Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

Location:

Lytham St. Annes

Salary:

16 per hour (Pay Increase Once Passed Probation)

Contract:

Full Time, 30 Hours Per Week

Shift Pattern:

08:00 - 18:00, 3 Shifts Per Week. No Evenings, No Weekends

We are seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker to provide an exceptional service for our client in Lytham St. Annes. This is a rewarding opportunity to be a part of our clients rehabilitation journey and support our client to achieve as much independence as possible. You will be working closely within a team helping to ensure that a continuity of care is provided to our clients.

We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer a wide range of employee benefits, such as a thorough induction programme, on-going training to develop new and existing skills and a great employee Rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers.

About The Role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and proactive support worker to provide daytime support to a 20-year-old female client with a traumatic brain injury. This is a rewarding role that offers the chance to build a meaningful connection while supporting her to regain confidence, independence, and engagement in the community. The client is fully mobile, communicates clearly, and does not require any personal care. She is young, active, and full of personality.

Support will include accompanying her to appointments, getting out and about in the community, going for food, and taking part in activities she enjoys such as pottery painting, playing pool, or shopping online. She's enthusiastic about all things beauty-related and enjoys fitness routines.

A typical day may involve attending scheduled outings, supporting her with structure and motivation, and being a positive, grounding presence. She responds well to support workers who are consistent, empathetic, and dependable. She values reliability and dislikes being late or having appointments cancelled.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in a young person's journey toward greater independence, confidence, and social participation.

Your main attributes will be friendly, approachable and have empathy towards your client treating them with respect and dignity at all times. We support vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, by building their confidence and skills to realise their potential.

This post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check

About You

Experience of working in a support role, both in the community and the home. Friendly, approachable and confident in the role. Experience and ability to understand and deal with complex and challenging behaviour. Flexible in approach to meet the needs of the client. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent recognised health profession qualification. A full driving licence and access to your own car is required, as you will be using it to support the client in the community. Experience working with acquired brain injury Previously worked with therapists to deliver a support plan. Registered on DBS update service.

Why work for Support for Independence?

We are an expanding, passionate rehabilitation company providing support to children and adults across England, specialising in acquired brain injury, spinal injury and other complex conditions.

As part of our commitment to making Support for Independence a great place to work, we believe that you are the key to our clients' rehabilitation success and so we offer a great employment package including training, supervisions & support along with an excellent rate of pay and many benefits which include:

5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays, rising to a day of annual leave per year of service, up to a maximum of five days (pro rata for part time) Employee counselling service Quarterly supervisions Free DBS Checks 150 referral scheme Competitive rate of pay Ongoing training and development opportunities Great modern office well located in Bury - with free tea, coffee and parking Auto enrolment pension scheme Employee online discount programme for major retailers Lots of social events and activities
We are a friendly team that encourage success at all levels. we are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, empowers our employees and encourages everyone to be the best they can be.

Closing date: 27th June 2025

. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job advert earlier should we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews are anticipated to be scheduled for the week commencing

30th June 2025.

However, if a large number of applications are received, this timeline may be adjusted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Referral programme
Physical Setting:

Live-in
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Support Worker: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Reference ID: SFI205