Rehabilitation Assistant / Support Worker

Rehabilitation Assistant / Support Worker (Swindon)

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic rehabilitation support worker?

Do you want to be part of an incredibly rewarding and person\-centred approach to care?

If so, we are looking to grow Team Steps, where you will be caring for clients in their own homes and developing your skills as a rehabilitation support worker through our client specific training programmes \- both online and in a bespoke classroom\-based setting. When working independently with one of our clients, you will never be without assistance from us \- thanks to our office team, who run a 24/7 on\-call service.

Our client is a young woman who suffered an acquired brain injury when she was young. She enjoys going out for lunch, going to the zoo, singing and music. Also, the client is very outgoing and chatty, providing emotional support will be a main focus in this role.

This position will also include strategy finding, appointment reminders, general admin and housekeeping.

The client will need prompting with personal care, hair styling, meal planning and prep.

Acquired brain injury experience is preferable to identify the client's fatigue, lack of initiation, general struggles and to provide emotional support.

This role is based in Swindon, we have smaller shifts available on this package, from Monday\-Friday, starting at 10:00 and finishing at 15:00\.

We also have other clients in the area if more hours are desired.

Competitive rates of pay £14\.20\-£19\.00 per hour, plus extra for Bank Holidays.

*Mileage and travel time can be discussed*

*Responsibilities will include*

· Arranging and supporting to attend appointments

· General upkeep of the property

· Administering medication

· Accessing the community

. Assisting with the client's programme of rehabilitation

. Personal care where applicable

*Requirements for the position*

· Brain Injury experience is preferred

· Six months health and social care experience is preferable; however, transferrable skills and personal experience will also be considered.

*Why us?*

Steps Ahead Care \& Support, established in 2009, are rated OUTSTANDING by CQC and are specialists in acquired brain injury, spinal injuries, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. We offer bespoke packages to clients in their own homes, and our support rehabilitation assistant team to help build our ethos, by promoting client’s independence as well as offering them community\-based and/or rehabilitation support.

*What do we offer our team?*

· Competitive rates of pay £14\.20\-£19\.00 per hour, plus extra for bank holidays

· A comprehensive training package, including provision of mandatory training, role specific training, and inclusion on care certificates.

· £200 bonus through the refer a friend scheme

· Chance to opt into our pension scheme

For further information please contact our Recruitment Co\-Ordinator,  at our HQ on 01752 547257 or recruitment@stepsaheadsupport.co.uk

INDHP

Pay: £14\.20\-£19\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Referral programme

• Support: 1 year (preferred)

• Driving Licence (preferred)

• United Kingdom (required)

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