NeuroSupport services is looking for psychology graduates or candidates with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life. We are looking for a Therapy assistant who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping service users access the community.
Experienced in brain injury support is highy advantageous.
What is the client's:
Location: Glenfield, Leicestershire
Please briefly describe the client's difficulties:
CP
NONE VERBAL
SUPPORT WITH ALL CARES AND FEEDING
ENSURE IMPLEMETATION OF CARE PLAN, AND MDT ACTIVITIES
WORK ALONGSIDE OTHER CARE TEAM MEMBERS
What are the activities required?
WASHING DRESSING, FEEDING TRASNFEREING WITH HOIST ENGAGING IN
ACTIVITIES SCHOOL COLLECTION ATTENDING APPOINTMENTS
Hour available: 29 hours -
Mondays 2-9pm
Saturdays 8-8pm
Sundays 9-7pm
There will be plenty more opportunities for more hours for the suitable candidate.
Successful Candidates will:
* Have access to full Training including Brain Injury Awareness Training
* CPD opportunities
* Full Enhanced DBS and Insurance
* Competitive Hourly Rate
* Partial Mileage and Travel time covered
* Gain Experience working with an MDT
Successful candidates will be willing to help people adapt to their limitations, but also strive to reach their goals. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement behavioural, psychological, and cognitive strategies, as well as support with daily living activities. Therapy Assistants should be confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary.
Successful candidates must be:
* Reliable
* Adaptable
* Resilient
* Excellent Communication skills
* Experience in the field of Psychology
* Willing to become self-employed
