Pay rate: £11.33 - £13.65Shift Pattern: Shifts available: Days – Shifts can be any day from Mon to Sun withOpportunity to pick up extra shifts for annual leave/sickness.Location: PortsmouthRequirements: Full Manual UK driver's license & own vehicle We've got an exciting opportunity for the right person to work with a gentlemen living in Portsmouth. He suffers from severe epilepsy, does require PEG medication and requires 24 hour support Your role is support is to meet his medical and personal care needs. Taking him to and from day centres, using hoists for transports, issuing medication and day-to-day assistance needs. You will work alone and as part of a team, operating on shifts to provide 24/7 care. If you are resilient, reliable and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Support with all aspects of daily living Take him to and from day centres Support with all personal needs Administer medication
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You'll need to:
- Be caring and approachable Hold a full UK Driving Licence + Have access to your own vehicle Be patient and welcoming Be Helpful, reliable & professional Bonus if you like dogs - The client has two! A positive outlook Able to help with personal care Able to prepare meals Potentially administer medication and Ideally hold an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care or related topic, or be willing to study towards this
Who we areTeam Brain Injury Support is one of the very few homecare providers working across the country who specialise in supporting children and adults with a brain injury and other neurological conditions. We are proud to say that our dedicated team members support people in their own homes to live their best quality of life and assist them in better accessing their community.We are also committed to the continuing development of all our staff, so we can empower them to lead fulfilling careers in care.
Benefits
- Access to Westfield Rewards – an exclusive rewards website, with access to special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies and destinations Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care Fully paid on the job training, with shadowing in place Fully paid DBS Contracts available Progression opportunities within the organisation Pension enrolment Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan 24/7 management support A great Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500 when you refer a friend or family member.
About Team Brain Injury
We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.