support worker

The AICS Group specialises in providing community-based rehabilitation and support to our clients who have a brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal injuries, learning disabilities, complex behaviour, live in support and have social and personal needs.

The AICS Group is looking for a support Worker to work with our client who is located in postcode DA5. This role provides immense job satisfaction within a busy and varied environment, working with a range of health and social care professionals.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Client:  Our young female client acquired a brain injury at the time of birth and requires a Support Worker to provide support with his rehabilitation goals.

Hours required: The shift pattern required for our client is as follows:

12 hr shifts - Day & Night

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Skills:

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in health and social care
• Uk Driving License
• Complex care skills  and understanding of cognitive impairment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work in the client’s home

• Ability to liaise with healthcare professionals daily
• Ability to take a person-centred approach
• Experience in medication administration, personal care, and manual handling
• Willingness to learn and the ability to take on feedback
• Ability to think outside the box

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of providing care to people living in the community
• Participate in Support Worker meetings
• Participate in person-centred training

We offer:

• Flexible working days
• Full-time and part-time roles
• Competitive pay rates
• Mandatory Training (T&C) and Brain Injury Training 
• We offer person-centred training based on clients' needs and requirements.

Equality Act

Gender is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure before commencement of employment.