Rehabilitation Support Companion in Keswick

The Rehabilitation Support Companion position in Keswick offers a permanent, part-time role at £15 per hour with Candidate Source Ltd. You will support a 26-year-old man with an Acquired Brain Injury, helping him maintain focus on daily tasks while encouraging his independence. The work suits someone active who enjoys the outdoors, as activities may include walking, cycling, or other pursuits in the Lake District. This specialist rehabilitation provider supports clients across Northern England and Scotland. Your key skills will include patience, initiative, and a person-centred approach. Shifts are flexible, though a regular weekly pattern applies. Prior experience in care or support is beneficial but not essential, as training is provided.

A specialist case management and rehabilitation company providing Support Work, Case Management, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medico Legal services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland are Seeking a Rehabilitation Support Companion to join their team. They are driven to help clients recover skills lost through complex life-changing conditions, so they can live meaningful, rewarding lives.

You will be required to work with our 26-year-old client with Acquired Brain Injury. He was involved in an incident when he was 12 years of age and although he is very independent in most areas, he requires support to keep him focussed on some aspects of daily living. This post would suit an active lover of the outdoors.

You will assist our young client to access the community and engage in activities of interest to him. A sense of humour would be essential and someone who is able to go on long walks or just kicking a ball around in the park. Our client has almost completed all the Wainwright walks and is ready for more challenging hikes. He also doesn’t mind the slower pace of life and enjoys the occasional cuppa and cake! Flexible shift patterns are available - Days, afternoons, some evenings and weekends.

As Rehabilitation Support Companion your duties will include supporting our client to access the community and engage in social and leisure activities, following therapy programs, maintaining and completing household duties, budgeting skills, attending appointments and prompting with daily medication administration.

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Support Companion with:

• Previous experience working in a support worker role.
• Driving licence and car owner is essential due to the nature of the role.
• NVQ / Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course.
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check

You will be joining a company who:

• Client-centred: We put the client at the heart of everything we do.
• Humanity: We are friendly, approachable, open and honest.
• Integrity: We do the job right and treat everybody with respect.
• Heart: We work with compassion and care, upholding the dignity of our clients at all times.
• Whatever it takes: We find practical, imaginative solutions that deliver value for money and exceptional care.
• Pride: We deliver a service we believe in.

In return you will receive a salary of £15.00 per hour plus:

• Generous mileage rates
• Holiday additional days accrued with service
• Company pension, health cover and employee rewards
• Regular supervision and mentorship from experienced peers
• Some of our training courses include:
  • Acquired brain injury
  • Medication
  • Mental capacity
  • Safeguarding
  • Moving and handling
  • Specialised client-specific training
  • First Aid