Job Overview

Apply now We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Male Support Worker in the Croydon area of South London for our client, a 57-year-old man who has an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and underlying mental health issues. This job will be working night shifts. Our client requires support following several years in a hospitalised setting following brain injury, he will be moving to the Croydon area in the Summer 2018. He will require 1-1 /2-1 support, 24hours a day, 7 days a week. We are looking for an enthusiastic character to motivate and encourage our client in his understanding of the world and re-learning of life skills. You will be working in the individual's home and be accountable to the Team Leader and Case Manager. What are the responsibilities of a Support Worker? Ensure the client is safe and all his health and well-being needs are being met;Encourage our client in his understanding of the world, and re-learning of life skills;Administering medication;Support the client with his behavioural needs in line with guidelines implemented by his therapy team. What experience is required? Knowledge and experience of brain injury is vital as is flexibility and a positive attitude to rehabilitation.You need to have a good command of the English Language as our client has communication difficulties. Above all, you will be a caring and compassionate individual who is a good team player. Please note that a clean driving licence, successful DBS Disclosure and referencing is required. This is a truly rewarding job where you can make a positive impact in an individual's life and to also work for an organisation with a genuine desire to make a difference in their clients lives. We understand the value of a positive working rapport with both our clients and their families, so we always adopt a supportive team approach to care. As such, we offer fantastic benefits and rewards, including: £11.00 per hour;Full-time, part-time and bank hours available;Induction and clinical training;4 week rolling rota maintained;Work place pension;Statutory annual leave entitlement;Ongoing support and professional development. So, if you are a positive, reliable individual and you are interested in becoming a Support Worker then please click on "Apply." Please note: The clients who we care for have the right to specify the gender of the person providing them Care and Support and under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1: general occupational requirements) we only require male carers at the present time for this position.

Key Requirements

Brain Injury Health Mental Health Acquired Brain Injury