(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.