Brain Injury Support WorkerinSevenoaks inSevenoaks PUBLISHED WED 12 MAR 2025
PERMANENT ENHANCED DBS FAMILY VEHICLE
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Impactful Work, As a Brain Injury Support Worker, you have the opportunity to make a significant difference in your client's life by providing support and encouragement during their recovery journey.
Personalized Care, You will engage with the client's specific routines and needs, allowing you to develop a close, meaningful relationship while tailoring your care methods to fit their individual requirements.
Emotional Support, This role involves providing emotional companionship, offering the chance to connect with and uplift someone during a challenging time in their life.
Collaborative Environment, You will work alongside healthcare professionals and family members, fostering teamwork and communication to ensure the best care for the client.
Professional Development, The role offers opportunities for growth through training and ongoing support from clinical lead nurses, enhancing your skills as a caregiver.
Flexible Working Hours, The specified hours allow for a balanced work-life schedule, accommodating personal commitments while engaging in rewarding work.
Supportive Workplace, Working within a friendly and compassionate team environment contributes to job satisfaction and enhances the overall experience of being a caregiver.
Are you a compassionate individual with a desire to make a meaningful impact in someone's life? Join Libertatem Healthcare Group as a Brain Injury Support Worker in Sevenoaks, where you will provide essential care to a wonderful young woman in her 20s who has an acquired brain injury. In this rewarding role, you’ll engage with her daily routines, offer emotional support, and work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure her well-being. Your vibrant personality and empathetic nature will shine through as you provide companionship and help maintain her independence.
Working hours include Monday and Tuesday from 9 am to 11 pm, with a sleeping shift in between, offering flexibility while allowing ample time for valuable interactions. We’re looking for a confident female driver with a full UK license to assist with transport needs, including trips to therapy sessions. If you have prior experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and a heartfelt desire to support others, this could be the perfect fit for you. Enjoy a supportive working environment, ongoing training, and the chance to improve your skills while making a life-changing difference for someone in need. The pay is competitive at £15.35 per hour. Apply today to be part of something extraordinary!
Working hours include Monday and Tuesday from 9 am to 11 pm, with a sleeping shift in between, offering flexibility while allowing ample time for valuable interactions. We’re looking for a confident female driver with a full UK license to assist with transport needs, including trips to therapy sessions. If you have prior experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and a heartfelt desire to support others, this could be the perfect fit for you. Enjoy a supportive working environment, ongoing training, and the chance to improve your skills while making a life-changing difference for someone in need. The pay is competitive at £15.35 per hour. Apply today to be part of something extraordinary!
Impactful Work, As a Brain Injury Support Worker, you have the opportunity to make a significant difference in your client's life by providing support and encouragement during their recovery journey.
Personalized Care, You will engage with the client's specific routines and needs, allowing you to develop a close, meaningful relationship while tailoring your care methods to fit their individual requirements.
Emotional Support, This role involves providing emotional companionship, offering the chance to connect with and uplift someone during a challenging time in their life.
Collaborative Environment, You will work alongside healthcare professionals and family members, fostering teamwork and communication to ensure the best care for the client.
Professional Development, The role offers opportunities for growth through training and ongoing support from clinical lead nurses, enhancing your skills as a caregiver.
Flexible Working Hours, The specified hours allow for a balanced work-life schedule, accommodating personal commitments while engaging in rewarding work.
Supportive Workplace, Working within a friendly and compassionate team environment contributes to job satisfaction and enhances the overall experience of being a caregiver.
This is a permanent role as a Brain Injury Support Worker with Libertatem Healthcare Group in Sevenoaks. The role involves providing comprehensive care and support to a female client in her 20s with an acquired brain injury. The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with the client's personalized routines, providing emotional support, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the client's well-being.
The Brain Injury Support Worker will be responsible for engaging with the client's personalized routines, including preparing food and assisting with the care program. The role also involves providing emotional support and companionship, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care. The successful candidate must have previous experience in a similar role, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. Additionally, they must be a confident female driver with a full UK driving license to support the client's transportation needs.
About us
- About The Role
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A new opportunity has arisen for a female brain injury support worker to join our client in Sevenoaks. The client is female, in her 20's with an acquired brain injury and has a left side weakness (FES).
Due to the nature of the daily tasks on shift, including taking the client to therapy/hydro-therapy, you must have a full UK driving licence to drive the clients automatic vehicle and be a confident driver to support the clients anxiety.
Working Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 9am-11pm with a sleeping night shift (11pm-9am) in between. Pay- £15.35 per hour.Key Responsibilities:
- Engaging with personalised routines, preparing food including blending as risk of choking.
- Assisting with care programme.
- Providing emotional support and companionship.
- Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
- Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Female driver
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work the specified hours.
Benefits:
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Regular supervisions and Check Ins
- Both online and In-person training
Training & Background Checks: An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area.
Our Safeguarding Commitment: Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.
#Libertatem
- About Us
- Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.
- We provide care for clients who have complex needs. Our clients are entitled to select their care givers and may at times have certain preferences due to the nature of support they need. The requirements of our clients do not represent the views of our organisation, which is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We offer a diverse range of positions and welcome applications from all. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.
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Working as a Brain Injury Support Worker in the UK requires a combination of interpersonal, practical, and specialized skills. Here are some key skills and qualities you'll need:
1. Communication Skills
- Verbal Communication: Ability to explain concepts clearly and communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Non-verbal Communication: Understanding and interpreting non-verbal cues, especially in clients with communication challenges.
- Active Listening: Being attentive to clients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion
- Understanding and empathizing with the challenges faced by individuals with brain injuries, providing emotional support, and fostering a caring environment.
3. Patience and Flexibility
- Adapting to clients' varying needs and responses, and being patient in working through challenges or setbacks.
4. Crisis Management Skills
- Ability to remain calm and provide support during emergencies or stressful situations, including the handling of challenging behaviors.
5. Problem-Solving Skills
- Being able to assess situations, think critically, and develop effective strategies for supporting clients in their daily lives.
6. Practical Skills
- Assistance with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication management, depending on the client's level of independence.
7. Knowledge of Brain Injury
- Understanding the effects of brain injuries, rehabilitation processes, and the specific needs of individuals affected by them.
8. Teamwork and Collaboration
- Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, doctors, and family members, to support clients.
9. Organizational Skills
- Managing schedules, documentation, and care plans effectively to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
10. Continual Learning and Development
- Willingness to seek out training opportunities and stay updated on best practices in brain injury care and support.
Training and Qualifications
While formal qualifications may not be strictly necessary, many employers prefer candidates with relevant backgrounds. Consider pursuing:
- NVQ in Health and Social Care or a similar qualification.
- Specialist Training in neuro-rehabilitation or brain injury care.
- First Aid and Manual Handling Certification for safe support practices.
Having a Clean Driving License
In some roles, having a driver’s license may be essential for transporting clients or traveling between care sites.
Personal Attributes
Traits such as reliability, resilience, and a commitment to advocating for clients' needs are also crucial for success in this role.
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