Rehabilitation Assistant / Support Worker

(Ref: AW4) Rehabilitation Assistant / Support Worker - Caerphilly

Contract: Permanent

Location: Care Home, Caerphilly

Hours: 15 Hours

Working pattern: Monday to Friday (plus occasional weekends)

Pay:

• Weekday = £15 per hour
• Weekends = £16 per hour

Closing date: 21st October 2024

(Please note - we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

I am a 48-year-old man who suffered a brain injury and as a result I have many complex needs; behavioural, cognitive, and physical. I also suffer with hypersensitivity.

As my Rehabilitation Assistant/Support Worker you will undergo training to encourage and assist me with my physiotherapy and therapeutic exercises. I reside in a care home so you will be working with me alongside my care staff, I will not require any help with personal care. I also want you to support me to work towards accessing activities and facilities within the community and facilitate visits to my parents' home.

I am a big Newcastle Utd football supporter and enjoy listening to music.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be friendly, caring, trustworthy, patient and reliable.

Essential Information

To join me as a Support Worker you will need to: -

• Be able to drive and have use of a car
• Drive the family vehicle
• Willing to work occasional weekends
• Have experience of supporting a person with an acquired brain injury
• Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Also, Top Reasons to Apply: -

• Above the industry average for pay
• Mileage rate - 45p per mile
• Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client which can make a real difference)
• Great opportunity for professional development
• Be part of an expert multi-disciplinary team
• Bespoke client induction and training
• Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager

This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check. Full induction and training will be provided.