Support Worker

THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT:

1. You have UK work experience, with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker, or in a similar position.
2. Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications.
3. Experience with Brain Injury Support is advantageous
4. A full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that you are able to use for work purposes.

NSS PLUS LTD-NeuroSupport Services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants, with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience, to support services users with Acquired Brain Injuries. Our service aims to support rehabilitation, and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life.

We are looking for Psychology Graduates, Support Workers, and Healthcare Assistants, or other suitable candidates, who would be willing to support people both within their home environment, and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently, and providing empirical feedback where necessary.

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Hendon, NW4
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Start Date: ASAP
Driver essential for this role?: Yes

Days & Hours:

4 hours per week - two visits of 2 hours per week

About our client:

Our client is a 67-year-old female, who sustained pelvic fractures in January 2025 (road traffic accident). Her recovery has been extremely slow, and she has significantly reduced mobility (wheelchair, four wheeled walker, or quad stick).
The client may benefit from a support worker who can drive, but this is not essential. The client has asked if the support worker can ideally be local, as she does not know the current area well and feels that the support worker will help her get used to her
environment / local community. For example, she would like to achieve a goal of being able to access a local church.

Key tasks outlined by the client s therapy team include:
Assist client in practising activities. She is currently requiring carer support for her morning wash routine, washing back and lower limbs, grooming (applying cream), oral care.
Meal preparation and kitchen tasks: Practice walking safely within the kitchen area, navigating around furniture and obstacles.
Support weight shifting, reaching, and bending while performing tasks like retrieving items from overhead cupboards, countertops, and lower drawers.
Encourage use of perching stool.
Practice wheelchair skills and wheelchair confidence indoors and outdoor.
Support with community activities: plan and practice establishing a community routine, such as attending church and visiting the local park.
Guiding client through range of motion or strengthening exercises relevant to ADL goals.
Supporting gym attendance (longer-term target) and outdoor activities including shopping whilst she gains confidence and establishes a routine for her to complete these independently.

Successful Candidates will:

• Have access to full online yearly Training
• Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Gain Experience working with an MDT
• Liability Insurance
• Food/Drink shift Allowance
• Partial Mileage and Travel time covered
• Flexible working to meet your own requirements

Successful candidate attributes:
Abilities, Skills & Behaviours:

• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices
• The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
• Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
• Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives
• Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
• Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel)
• Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.
• Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car
• Have Experience in the field of Psychology is advantageous
• Willing to become self-employed

We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style!