Support Worker in Whitstable)

4 weeks ago


Whitstable Kent England, United Kingdom Ad Warrior Ltd Full time

Support Worker

Location : Whitstable, Kent CT5

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Hours: Part time, (Weekdays), Wednesday 10-2.30pm (4.5 hours), Friday 10-12.30pm (2.5 hours)

Are you interested in broadening your knowledge and experience in brain injury?

Do you want to make a positive difference to someone's life?

Have you a passion for development in care and rehabilitation?

Whatever your background, join our clients team and help someone reach their full potential and live life to the max.

The Role

Our client is recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated support worker to join an up and coming multi-disciplinary team.

The support worker will provide support, therapy and companionship to a gentleman in his early 40s.

Your role will enable the gentleman to live a healthy and safe life, maximising his rehabilitation potential, improving his quality of life and achieve desired goals.

The gentleman is currently working with his occupational therapist and physiotherapist to improve his walking and to get fit. He also enjoys time with his dog, entertaining his niece and nephew with his excellent sense of humour and playing football manager online. He now needs support to access the community including volunteering at a Dogs Trust. He desperately wants to make a difference in society but requires support to succeed.

Currently the gentleman is residing with and supported by his parents, but they are planning to find his own property in order to maximise his independence long-term.

As a support worker you will play a key role in facilitating these experiences, which will be directed by his team of therapists. You will take part in his rehab sessions which will help to promote, improve and develop your own skills, experience and knowledge base.

In return they can offer you a supportive work environment, full training and regular supervision.

There is scope for further hours as the gentleman progresses/moves into his own property.

Skills and Qualifications

* Passion and commitment for the role, with an opportunity to get to know the gentleman and make a difference to his daily living.

* The ability to bring your own strengths and interests to the team.

* Flexibility and availability to provide cover for absences where required

* Ability to communicate effectively, as part of a team and on behalf of the gentleman.

* Enthusiasm to support the gentleman's participation in therapy and fun based activities at home.

* Assist in reaching his specific goals as instructed and trained by the therapy team.

* Up to date DBS at enhanced level - paid for by the employer if you need to apply

* A full driving licence is essential.

Benefits

* An extensive induction and training programme offering support and guidance every step of the way.

* Regular supervision/appraisal and ongoing support from the wider team and therapists.

* Opportunities to learn, progress and develop your skills in the role - CPD actively encouraged and supported.

* Extensive and ongoing training will be provided in all relevant aspects of your therapeutic role.

* To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

* Relaxed, homely, and welcoming working environment where no two days are the same.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.



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