Female Support Worker

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist support service is recruiting Female Support Workers in Kettering, UK. Ideal candidates will have experience in brain injury support and UK work experience. The role involves assisting a 15-year-old female client in her daily living activities and maintaining her independence. A valid UK driving license and access to a car are essential. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible working hours suitable for various lifestyles.

Benefits

Food/Drink shift allowance

Partial mileage and travel time covered

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Must have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar.
• Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car.
• Willing to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with all aspects of her personal care needs.
• Ensure constant supervision of the client both within the home and in the community.
• Work collaboratively with the client’s parents and other professionals.

Skills

UK work experience as a Support Worker

Experience in Brain Injury Support

Confidence in working independently

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build professional relationships

Education

Qualifications in Psychology

Tools

Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel)

Job description

NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants with a background of Brain Injury and Mental Health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and to enable people to optimise independence and quality of life.

We are looking for psychology graduates, Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and in helping service users access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary.

THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, IT IS MANDATORY THAT:

• YOU HAVE UK WORK EXPERIENCE AS A SUPPORT WORKER OR IN A SIMILAR ROLE.
• YOUR CV CLEARLY SHOWS YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WHICH RELATES TO THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
• EXPERIENCE IN BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT.
• A FULL CLEAN UK DRIVERS LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK.

Job Title: x3 Female Support Workers

Location: Northampton, NN5

Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.

Driver Essential? Yes

Gender Preference: This role is open to Female applicants only.

Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours:

Monday 6:30am-8:30am & 4pm-9pm

Tuesday 6:30am-8:30am & 4pm-9pm

Wednesday 6:30am-8:30am

Thursday 6:30am-8:30am & 4pm-9pm

Friday 6:30am-8:30am

Plus, one Saturday per month: 10:00am-4:00pm or 10:00am-9:00pm

Please note that while these are the current expected patterns, flexibility is essential as exact hours may vary depending on our clients' needs.

About you - Essential Experience:

Our client is a 15 year old female, who is currently seeking three Support Workers. The central role of the support worker will be to support the client in all activities of daily living, to ensure she is maintaining as much independence and function as possible, to encourage the development of a positive self‑image and self‑esteem, and to enable her to reach her maximum potential whilst ensuring her safety and welfare.

The support worker will support the client in her own home, within her local community, and in visiting people and places that are important to her and the family, and will be expected to work co‑operatively with the client’s family and take directions from them, as well as the Case Managers, in line with their needs as a family, and on any therapeutic programmes, her care plans and daily living needs.

Responsibilities:

• To support the client with all aspects of her personal care needs.
• To ensure constant supervision of the client both within the home and in the community.
• The support worker will work in collaboration with the client’s parents.
• Working with treating therapists such as occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, music therapist and clinical psychologist as required, and follow their recommended programmes.
• Engage in playful activities with the client both within the home and in the community.
• Supporting the client during occasional school holiday ‘twin days’ where the client is taken to an activity with their twin brother.
• Attendance and engagement in supervision, team meetings and multi-disciplinary team meetings as required.

Successful Candidates will:

• Have access to full Training - including Brain Injury Awareness Training.
• CPD opportunities.
• Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Gain experience working with an MDT.

Successful candidate attributes:

Abilities, Skills & Behaviours

• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others, with the ability to promote well‑being through a positive attitude and work practices.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well‑integrated team member.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development.
• Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs.
• Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships.
• Ability to remain calm and collected in a difficult and pressurised situation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.
• Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel).

• Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.
• Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car.
• Have experience in the field of Psychology.
• Willing to become self‑employed.

Benefits of working for NeuroSupport Services:

• Full enhanced DBS.
• Liability Insurance.
• Yearly mandatory training.
• Food/Drink shift allowance.
• Partial mileage and travel time covered.
• Flexible working to meet your own requirements.

We offer flexible work patterns – full time, part time, ad‑hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any lifestyle!