Brain Injury Support Worker
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Pay: £15.60-£17.16 per hour
Job Type: Zero-hour contract
Shifts: 8am-8pm day shifts 7 days per week. 8pm-8am sleeping night shifts 7 nights per week.
Full time/part time hours available, 12 hour/24 hour shifts.
About Us:
At Libertatem, we believe in providing exceptional care that makes a real difference in people’s lives. We are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes.
Role Overview:
We are offering an opportunity for female carers/support workers to join our new client in Tunbridge Wells as a Personal Assistant.
Our client is in her late 60's with a Brain Injury following a road traffic accident. She is a wheelchair user and has cognitive impairments which require support for day to day activities and routines.
Due to the location and responsibilities of the role, it is essential you have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
- Support/prompting with medication.
- Taking our client out in the community and to appointments.
- Providing emotional support and companionship
- Supporting with moving and handling, mobility and physical activities
- Light housekeeping duties
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience within a similar role, ideally supporting clients with complex needs.
- Experience and/or knowledge of brain injuries
- A valid UK driving licence essential due to location and nature of the role.
- A caring and compassionate nature
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer:
- Access to our benefits and communication platform
- Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers
- Access to our Wellness Centre
- Support with financial wellbeing
- Discounts on gym memberships
- Discounts on healthcare cash plans
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)