Job Description:

Female Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Location: Wolverhampton, WV3

Salary: £12.75 – £14.25 per hour (DOE)

Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Full-time, Part-time, Ad-hoc)

Driver Essential: Yes

Start Date: ASAP

Hours:

We are looking at 5 hours per week, split into x2 sessions to support with the gym and other rehab at home and in the community.
The days of the week can be considered to suit the support worker. It would be daytime hours, ideally during the school day.
The client currently goes to the gym with the physio on Tuesday and Friday.

NSS PLUS LTD (NeuroSupport Services) is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) regain independence and improve their quality of life. We are currently seeking professional Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Wolverhampton.

The Role

Our client is a 35-year old female, with a brain injury. We would like a person to support with some of the client’s rehab goals, both at home, in the gym and out in the community. The client has 2 school aged children and an 8-month-old baby.

Support at The Nuffield gym x2 weekly, following a physio led programme.
With any additional time supporting client to get out into the community for shopping, meal prep and managing the house.

Mandatory Requirements

To be considered, candidates MUST meet the following criteria:

• UK Experience: At least 6 months of UK-based support worker experience (within the last 3 years).

• Licence: A full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work use.

• Communication: Clear, fluent English is essential.

• Status: Applicants must be willing to work on a self-employed basis.

• CV: Your CV must clearly highlight your relevant experience and qualifications.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in Brain Injury (ABI/TBI), stroke,dementia or aphasia is highly advantageous.

• Background in Psychology (Graduates are encouraged to apply) or as a Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Support Worker,Healthcare Assistants or Care Worker

• Ability to work on your own initiative while being a key part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

• Strong organizational skills and basic IT literacy (Word/Excel).

Why Join Us?

• Allowances: Food/drink shift allowance + partial mileage and travel time coverage.

• Training: Access to full yearly mandatory online training.

• Support: Liability insurance provided.

• Growth: Gain valuable experience working alongside clinical professionals (OTs, Psychologists).

• Flexibility: Work patterns designed to suit your lifestyle.

All successful candidates will be subject to a Full Enhanced DBS check.