At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support to a young female client recovering from a brain injury.
- Company: SweetTree, a leading provider of complex care services.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, continuous training, and 28 days paid holiday.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in complex care, empathy, and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 14.2 - 14.2 £ per hour.
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Location: Hornchurch, London
Shifts: 1 to 2 Support. 12 hour shifts, starting from 7:00am and 8:00am. With potential for longer hours to include night cover as needed.
Schedule: Preferably covering Tuesdays and Thursdays but open to full week as rota adjustments can be made.
Salary: £14- £14.20 per hour (with the ability to access a % of your earnings in just 4 days or less after completing shifts!)
SweetTree is looking for a Brain Injury Support Worker with an understanding of individuals who have acquired brain injuries, mental health conditions, or a background in fields like Psychology, Neuroscience, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or other health and social care related disciplines.
As a Brain Injury Support Worker, you'll receive specialised training and have the unique opportunity to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, and rehabilitation clinicians.
Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time positions, we would ideally require a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week, with a minimum of 4-hour visits per client to ensure the highest level of care.
We are seeking a reliable, experienced, and emotionally intelligent support worker to assist a young female client recovering from a brain injury sustained in a road traffic accident. Following a 2.5-year period in a semi-vegetative state, the client has made remarkable progress over the past four years and is now actively out and about, engaging in a wide range of activities, though she continues to live with significant physical and cognitive challenges.
The client has limited mobility; she can walk short distances with assistance but uses a wheelchair in the community. She experiences cognitive impairments, including reduced short-term memory, and requires full support with all activities of daily living. Despite her challenges, she enjoys an active and engaging lifestyle.
Our client's interests include:
- Gym sessions with her personal trainer
- Hydrotherapy and yoga
- Music therapy
- Cinema outings
- Getting her nails done
- Walking her dog in the park
- Listening to R&B and popular music
She has a quirky sense of humour and appreciates fun, light-hearted interaction.
We are looking for a support worker who is:
- Strong, bubbly, and upbeat in personality
- Calm and grounded under pressure
- Adaptable and able to manage unpredictable situations with empathy and professionalism
- Experienced in complex care, particularly with cognitive or neurological needs
- Comfortable working in a household with a small dog (pet friendly essential)
Driving Requirements:
- Must be over 25 years of age (for insurance purposes)
- Must hold a full manual UK driving licence, confident and responsible driver, as you'll be transporting the client between locations regularly
Key Responsibilities:
Your role as a Support Worker is pivotal in shaping the lives of those we support. You will:
- Leverage your previous experience with brain injury clients to offer invaluable insights.
- Provide personalized one-on-one support within the comfort of the clients' homes.
- Foster a nurturing and positive environment that encourages independence and overall well-being.
- Prioritise client safety and well-being as your utmost responsibility.
- Maintain meticulous records and documentation, ensuring the highest standard of care.
Benefits of working with us:
- Flexible working hours that cater to your schedule ensuring a balance of work and personal commitments.
- Varied contract options, including zero-hour, part-time, and full-time.
- Continuous training and professional development through the renowned SweetTree Home Care Services Academy, including Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- 24/7 GP access through Doctorline for employees and their children.
- Unwavering support with 24-hour on-call assistance and your own dedicated Manager and Coordinator to support you day to day.
- Incentive Rewards: An attractive £200 Friend Referral Scheme.
- 28 days of paid holiday.
