Job Description

Job Title:

Rehabilitation Support Worker - Brain Injury/Polytrauma Client

Location:

Whickham, Tyne and Wear

Type:

Part-time contract

Rate of pay:

15 per hour

Hours:

12 hours per week, Saturday & Sunday, 11am - 5pm

About Us:

Chrysalis are specialist providers of case management services for people who have been affected by brain injury, polytrauma and cerebral palsy. Our goal is to empower our clients to lead fulfilling and independent lives, while being a dependable source of support for both them and their families.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our dedicated team working with a 25-year-old gentleman who has an acquired brain injury and polytrauma. The role involves providing support with daily living activities and facilitating weekend activities, with a particular focus on outdoor leisure such as fishing. Successful candidates will work under the guidance of the case manager, assistant case manager, and the multi-disciplinary therapy team.

The client is a very friendly gentleman with a great sense of humour. In addition to his rehabilitation, he enjoys fishing and would like his support worker to actively assist him with this. He also enjoys listening to music, DJing, Lego and darts.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in a care or support environment, demonstrating empathy, a genuine passion for providing support, 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 requires individuals with a high degree of confidence, initiative, and capabilities in lone working. Candidates should embody trustworthiness and a naturally caring disposition.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the client in accessing weekend social and recreational activities, including fishing trips.

Implement the rehabilitation plan, therapy exercises, and guidelines.

Drive the client to various venues, appointments and social engagements.

Perform light cleaning duties in the client's home.

Work under the instruction and supervision of the case manager and multi-disciplinary therapy team.

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

Complete detailed 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.

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

Qualifications and Requirements:

Essential

Full clean driving license.

Access to own vehicle.

Clear DBS check.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a care or support setting.

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 working with, and/or knowledge of polytrauma and its effects on individuals.

Flexibility to occasionally cover weekday shifts (10am - 3pm) when the weekday support worker is on annual leave, sick leave or other absence.

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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Weekends only
Application question(s):

Do you have any flexibility to occasionally cover weekday shifts?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

care or support: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person