Brain Injury Support Worker / PA in Caterham, CR3. A part-time position available for a professional, dedicated, intuitive *female Support Worker / PA with a strong background in supporting adults to lead an independent life. Offering £19.00 Gross per Hour.
Nearest Tube/Station: Not applicable, must be a driver with your own car
Wage/Salary: £19.00 Gross per Hour
Driver Essential? Yes, and car owner. You will be required to use your own car for work purposes. Mileage and business insurance will be paid
Essential: A minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting adults with a neurological condition, brain injury or a learning disability. Adult safeguarding experience. This role is open to *female applicants only.
Desirable: Epilepsy / seizure management experience. Training will be provided prior to starting, including emergency medication administration.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Tuesday 11.00am – 1.00pm, Wednesday and Thursday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
Recruiter: Jade jade@snapcare.co.uk
About this client: Billie is a gregarious, funny, and down to earth 35-year-old woman living independently in Caterham. Billie has a positive outlook on life and is working towards securing an employed role. She enjoys a wide range of activities such as trips to theme parks, spending time with / visiting family and friends, browsing local charity shops, taking time out to enjoy a Costa coffee or spending the day in London. Billie sustained a Brain Injury in early childhood, and as a result, presents with a mild learning disability and has epilepsy (controlled via daily medication). Billie loves music, Greenday being one of her favourite bands, going to concerts and cooking; it would be fantastic if her Support Worker / PA shared similar interests. Billie is a capable, active, and outgoing woman; she enjoys conversation, companionship and exploring new interests.
Overview of role: A typical Tuesday will be to focus on planning for the week ahead and assisting Billie with life admin duties. Wednesdays are for working on goals set out by the OT and MDT and attending the job hub. Thursdays are mostly dedicated to trips and activities. Billie is keen for her Support Worker / PA to be proactive and research events happening in her local community. Billie typically requires prompting and general support with organising day-to-day activities, and your role will involve liaising and collaborating with Billie’s case management and therapy team. Billie’s needs are very subtle; therefore, it is essential that you are experienced supporting adults to live independently within the community and have excellent knowledge of safeguarding. Monthly supervisions with Billie’s OT and regular MDT meetings, typically during workings hours for convenience. Please note some flexibility is required around working hours at times depending on activities.
Who this job would suit: A proactive, organised *Female Support Worker / PA with strong communication skills and recent relevant experience. You will be intuitive, patient and an excellent role model, with an excellent awareness of safeguarding. All care notes are logged via an app, so confidence working with basic technology is essential. Billie is a smoker, although she does not smoke in her home. It is essential that you are a driver, with your own car.
What’s great about this job: Billie has a great sense of humour and is focused on improving all aspects of her life. This is a dynamic and rewarding role; and you will have ongoing support and supervision throughout your employment provided by Billie’s case manager. To find out more about this opportunity, please apply today!
Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for this 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.