Rehabilitation Assistant

REHABILITATION ASSISTANT

Part\-time hours: 10 hours per week

Area \- Derby

Salary: £ 25\.00 per hour weekdays, £ 27\.50 per hour weekends, £ 50\.00 per hour bank holidays

This post is only available to MALE applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010\.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support our client within his own home and in the community, to support with therapy programmes, to encourage independence and support to engage in social activities. Our client has Acquired Brain Injury.

Ideally, we are looking for a male support worker who is energetic, active, and has a keen interest in football and sports, as this would help build a positive rapport and engage effectively with our client. You will also be taking him to football practise and games.

You are expected to have proficient written, communication, problem\-solving and care skills. All essential and specific training will be given to help you fulfil your role.

If you do not hold a valid NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) we will enroll you onto The Care Certificate qualification, which we expect you to complete within your first 6 months of employment.

Your Role:

• Maintain accurate and detailed handover (daily) records using an electronic app (Log My Care)


• Uphold CQC’s 5 Key Questions at all times: Safe, Effective, Caring, Well\-Led and Responsive


• Take initiative in organising activities and rehabilitation opportunities


• Ensuring all client documents are kept up to date in accordance with MSPCM policy and ensuring the prompt and accurate logging of any Accident/Incidents/Near Misses and escalating these to the Case Manager


• Cleaning client’s rooms and any associated equipment


• Enable the client to live as full, active and comfortable life as possible, planning and arranging social and recreational activities within the home and in the local community, motivating and encouraging participation in such, taking into account the client’s health and medical condition.


• Reinforce and assist in any therapy programmes, including: Assistive Technology /OT/Physio/SaLT programmes under the guidance of the necessary professionals


• Travelling with, act as driver, or take responsibility for the client when travelling, ensuring that safety is a priority whilst using public transport and when accompanying the client on each outing


• Effectively communicating with the multi\-disciplinary team, with the client and their family/friends, and within the care support team. This may involve the highest degree of sensitivity and insight into family dynamics.


• Ensure client confidentiality in record keeping and discussion concerning the client with their dignity, respect and privacy always being maintained


• Undertaking any other appropriate and reasonable task in relation to the employment as agreed with the client’s family and Case Manager.

• Being flexible in hours of work to satisfy the client and their family’s needs is essential


• Patience, enthusiasm, maturity and professionalism are essential for this position


• Experience working with children with a complex Brain Injury is essential


• Full U.K. Drivers’ Licence essential


• Non\-smokers only

MSP Case Management Ltd. are a CQC registered company, and we uphold a Safer Recruitment Policy to protect both our clients and prospective employees.

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Pay: £25\.00\-£50\.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you live in the Derby area?

• Rehabilitation Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

• English (required)

• Driving Licence (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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