Part Time Female Support Worker
Location: Heathfield area
Salary:
Shifts Required:
Operating a two-weekly rolling rota consisting of the above shifts and additional hours will be available.
Are you interested in broadening your knowledge and experience in brain injury? Do you want to make a positive difference to someone s life? Have you a passion for development in support and rehabilitation? Whatever your background, join our team and help someone reach their full potential and live life to the max.
On behalf of our client, Head First is recruiting a support worker to provide support to a 21-year-old young woman with an acquired brain injury.
Currently living at home with her mum, two brothers, and a variety of pets. The client has access to an annexe within the grounds of the property where she is working on building her independent living skills with her Support Worker team. There is already an established support team in place, including a team leader, and we are now looking for someone to complement the team, covering the outstanding hours, ideally with some flexibility.
Your role will enable our client to live in the community, maximising her rehabilitation potential, improving her quality of life and achieve desired goals. The client undertakes regular therapy sessions as well as enjoying hobbies such as photography, shopping, trips to Starbucks and volunteers regularly in a school. The client also requires support to navigate and facilitate their relationships with others.
You will become part of a trusted team that supports our client to build confidence, develop her skills, and enjoy day-to-day life. She values spending time with friendly, approachable people who encourage her strengths and achievements. She enjoys social outings, shopping, chatting, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way.
Our client benefits from support with motivation, planning and initiating activities. A key part of this role is encouraging and supporting her to engage in her rehabilitation programme, participate in meaningful activities, and maintain her daily routine. At times, she may experience anxiety when out in the community and can become preoccupied with social interactions. During these occasions, she benefits from support provided in a calm, patient and understanding manner by someone who can offer reassurance and encouragement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a new team being put in place to support and develop the next stage of our client s journey, where no two days are the same.
What does the role offer you?
What are we looking for?
About Head First
Head First specialises in supporting individuals with brain injuries and complex needs. We provide comprehensive training, regular clinical supervision, and ongoing support to Rehabilitation Support Workers.
Please note that Head First recruits on behalf of its clients. Day-to-day management of the support team is provided by the client's Case Manager and Team Leader.
Equality and Diversity
Head First is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
This role is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Due to the nature of the personal care and support provided, being female is a genuine occupational requirement for this position.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Head First, please do not hesitate to apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
