Brain Injury Support Worker

Location: Enfield, North London

Pay Rate:

• Waking: £16 per hour weekdays, £18 per hour weekends.
• Sleep in (11pm - 7am): £93.60 flat rate during weekdays (remaining 4.25 hours of shift at applicable waking rate) / £106.80 flat rate during weekends (remaining 4.25 hours of shift at applicable waking rate).

Hours Required:

• Day shifts: 7.45am - 8.00pm, Monday to Sunday
• Night shifts: 7.45pm - 8.00am, Monday to Sunday

Reporting to: Case Manager and Support Worker Team Leader

Current Vacancy: Tues and Fri night shift, and cover for other shifts as and when needed

Job Description: To provide the best possible care and support to the client, who sustained a Brain Injury (BI), including that which supports her recovery, well-being and ongoing rehabilitation.

Main Duties:

• Use therapeutic skills to support the client with usual activities such as personal care, medication, phone calls and texts to family members, and leisure activities such as watching films.
• The client does not tend to go out in the evenings, so the evening role will be based at her flat.
• Support the client with an unsettled sleep pattern; shifts may be waking or sleeping night shifts. If this settles, the shifts will move to sleeping nights as they were previously.
• Contribute to the planning of meaningful activity for the client and motivate the client.
• Prompt and assist with cleaning and tidying the client’s area.
• Support the client in re-establishing a routine of sleep and rest.
• Be aware of the cognitive and behavioural challenges the client has as a result of her injuries and how to support her appropriately.
• Ensure the client is able to maintain her maximum level of independence and provide prompting and assistance as appropriate.
• Be aware of any significant changes in the client’s health functioning or behaviour and report immediately.
• Maintain records as required, including making notes on all activities carried out with the client throughout the shift.
• Ensure consistency of approach.

Other Duties:

• Undertake any other duties as may be necessary consistent with the objectives of the post, as required.
• Support the client to maintain and develop a variety of relationships (i.e., families, friends and professionals).
• Support the client with daily tasks (i.e. cleaning, laundry, ironing and other household tasks to an appropriate standard).
• Support the client with social skills and promote independence, as appropriate.
• Ensure that all documentation is accurately updated (i.e., Daily Notes, etc).
• Assist with any best-interest decision making.
• Attend team meetings online and in person when needed.

Person Specification:

Knowledge:

• Values the rights of people with a disability.
• Understands the needs of people with Brain Injury.

Skills:

• Able to work well as a team member.
• Able to support the client to make the best of their abilities.
• Competent in basic mathematics and written skills.
• Able to support client with domestic duties (including cleaning etc).
• Able to prompt and supervise with personal care.
• Able to prompt with medication.
• Committed to equal opportunities and demonstrates value and respect for everyone.

Personal Qualities:

• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to be a good listener and communicator.
• Able to take initiative and make decisions.
• Willing to learn and undertake training.
• Committed to the safety and well-being of the client and demonstrates an understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults.

Physical Circumstances:

• Prepared to undertake night shifts, both waking and sleeping.
• Able to work flexibly when necessary.
• Able to attend relevant training, as required.
• Able to work in an environment that fosters independence and life skills.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Other

Industry: Individual and Family Services