Male Support Worker

Male Support Worker

Location: Bloxham, OX15

Salary: £12.75 – £14.25 per hour (DOE)

Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Full-time, Part-time, Ad-hoc)

Driver Essential: Yes

Start Date: ASAP

Hours:

6 -8 hours per week initially, 12:00pm to 18:00/20:00pm. To commence initially on Saturdays, but this may increase over time to incorporate more hours during school holidays, etc.

NSS PLUS LTD (NeuroSupport Services) is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) regain independence and improve their quality of life. We are currently seeking professional Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Bloxham.

The Role

Our client is a 14-year-old male, and his parents are looking for someone who can enhance his life experiences, and build on his self-esteem and confidence.

Being able to access different activities of his choice and establish a positive working relationship with his “buddy” who could also support him with fulfilling his therapeutic programmes.

The family are looking at sourcing a “buddy” for their son, who could also work closely with the members of the multidisciplinary team surrounding him to enable him to maximise his full potential, but most importantly to enable him to have access to extra curriculum activities of his choice.

Mandatory Requirements

To be considered, candidates MUST meet the following criteria:

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UK Experience: At least 6 months of UK-based support worker experience (within the last 3 years).

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Licence: A full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work use.

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Communication: Clear, fluent English is essential.

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Status: Applicants must be willing to work on a self-employed basis.

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CV: Your CV must clearly highlight your relevant experience and qualifications.

Preferred Candidate Profile

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Experience in Brain Injury (ABI/TBI), stroke,dementia or aphasia is highly advantageous.

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Background in Psychology (Graduates are encouraged to apply) or as a Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Support Worker,Healthcare Assistants or Care Worker

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Ability to work on your own initiative while being a key part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

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Strong organizational skills and basic IT literacy (Word/Excel).

Why Join Us?

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Allowances: Food/drink shift allowance + partial mileage and travel time coverage.

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Training: Access to full yearly mandatory online training.

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Support: Liability insurance provided.

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Growth: Gain valuable experience working alongside clinical professionals (OTs, Psychologists).

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Flexibility: Work patterns designed to suit your lifestyle.

All successful candidates will be subject to a Full Enhanced DBS check