TN21 | Brain Injury Support Worker

Brain Injury Support Worker, East Sussex, TN21. Part time and full-time opportunities are available for an experienced Brain Injury Support Worker or Rehabilitation Assistant to support a gentleman based in Heathfield, TN21. Offering £206.55 - £230.85 Gross per Shift
Nearest Tube/Station: Not applicable, a driver with their own car is essential to travel to and from client’s home.
Wage/Salary: £17.00 Weekdays | £19.00 Weekends | £21.00 Bank Holidays | Monday and Friday: £206.55 per shift | Saturday and Sunday: £230.85 per shift. All figures quoted in gross
Driver Essential? Yes, WAV (automatic drive) for use on duty.
Essential: Brain Injury or neurological (stoke or spinal injury) experience, manual handling and experience supporting a client in the community. This role is open to *female applicants only.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 7.45am – 8.00pm. This position can be offered as full-time, or as a job share. Please get in touch with your availability.
Family/Client Pets: Yes, cat and dog.
Recruiter: Jade (url removed) | Suhada (url removed)
About our client: Jack, 52, a long-standing client of Snap Care, along with his case management company, is pleased to be recruiting a new member to join his well-established directly employed team. His nearest and dearest describe him as a devoted husband, a loving father to his teenage daughter, a true gentleman and family man. He has a great sense of humour, enjoys banter and is a big football fan. A carpenter by trade, he spends time at his workshop at home working on his craft and enjoys watching movies in his snug room or at the cinema, playing cards, gardening, going to the gym, swimming and painting. Jack has a gym and swimming pool at home. 6 years ago, Jack sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and complex orthopedic injuries; he is a full-time wheelchair user (self-propel and powered wheelchair). As a result of his TBI, he can become fatigued, struggle with short term memory, and be impulsive. He requires support with transfers, either alongside another team member or using a sara-steady transfer aid. Jack communicates verbally, is dedicated to his rehabilitation, and has detailed care plans in place for every aspect of his care, rehabilitation and medical needs; these plans are followed and implemented step by step, by all team members. Jack is a Type 1 Diabetic.
Overview of role: The team provides 2:1 support most days, depending on the activities / plans, and 1:1 care at night. Jack’s wife plans his weekly routine, packed with activities, and this is shared with all his team for the week ahead. As Jack’s Brain Injury Support Worker, you will support him both at home and in the community, facilitate him in his role as husband and father, support his rehabilitation, and enable him to live life as his wishes. The successful candidate is welcome to work the 4 set shifts every week, or the client can offer part-time contracts also. The key is finding the right fit for Jack and his care team; therefore, our client can be flexible to work around your availability. There will also be opportunities for overtime if desired.
Who this job would suit: Due to the location, you must be a driver with your own car (limited public transport links available). Someone full of enthusiasm and positivity, intuitive, knowing when to step in or take a step back, giving Jack and his family their own time. It is highly desirable that you share similar interests such as gardening, fitness etc. although Jack is always happy to explore new interests. Jack needs his team to be high energy, full of banter, motivational and confident advocating for him; if you are a football fan – that is a bonus
What’s great about this job: This role is highly recommended by Jack’s team. The opportunity to improve your skillset is vast; there is a thorough induction process, ongoing training and supervision. The initial induction phase takes place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before you begin your allocated shifts. Jack is very busy and active, and no two days are the same This is a truly rewarding position and much more information is available on application.
Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please see our website for more information. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.
* When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client