Rehabilitation Support Worker

6 months ago

Knaresborough, United Kingdom Chrysalis Brain Injury Case Management Full time

**The Client**

The client has an acquired brain injury, and because of this he is physically and cognitively impaired and struggles with communication. The client requires support with activities of daily living, including personal care, assistance with transfers and accessing the community. He enjoys watching television, and spending time with his Mum and Auntie. He previously worked at Halfords, loved mountain biking and was a very active and hardworking young man.

We are recruiting for a Rehabilitation Care Assistant to work with a 33-year-old man with an acquired brain injury. The role involves supporting the client with activities of daily living, accessing the community, delivery of personal care and supporting the client at home to enjoy activities and pursue hobbies. Employees will work under the guidance of the case manager, staff manager and the multi-disciplinary therapy team. The client’s mum will also provide support, input and direction where needed.

**Job Specification**
- Support the client with reaching his case management rehabilitation goals.
- Implement the client’s rehabilitation plan.
- Effectively support the client with challenging behaviour using appropriate techniques and strategies, as guided by the therapy team.
- Facilitate a balanced routine of activity and rest periods in accordance with therapists' advice.
- Identify and explore home-based leisure interests, facilitating access for the individual.
- Execute upper limb treatment/exercise programs under therapist guidance and supervision.
- Conduct thorough live risk assessments before, during, and after activities at home and in the community, adhering to therapists' and case management guidelines.
- Actively promote and support community access for the individual.
- Compensate for visual problems and ensure that activities are accessible.
- Implement therapist guided strategies to promote concentration and attention during various activities.
- Watch and discuss the client’s preferred TV programmes.
- Promote social skills in alignment with speech therapy guidelines.
- Facilitate and support the individual's physiotherapy exercise program.
- Encourage and promote independence in self-care activities such as hand hygiene, hair care, dressing, and putting on socks and shoes.
- Promote and support involvement in meal preparation following therapist guidelines.
- Willingness to engage in multidisciplinary training and attend monthly supervision sessions.
- Promote healthy food options and provide choices to the client.
- Implement fatigue management programs as advised by therapists.
- Support outdoor mobility and maintain safety according to therapist advice and guidelines.
- Assist in accessing wheelchair-accessible transport.
- Implement behaviour management programs based on therapist advice.
- Provide support for domestic duties, respecting client’s family preferences, e.g., changing bedding.
- Complete daily notes using the template provided by the case manager/therapists.

**Essential**
- Clear DBS check
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a care or support setting
- Experience working with adults with additional needs
- Experience writing shift notes
- Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure
- 2 professional references

**Desirable**
- Experience working with, and/or knowledge of acquired brain injury and the effects on individuals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Full clean driving license
- Access to own vehicle

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral programme

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Shift:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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