Female Rehabilitation Assistant

THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT:

1. You have UK work experience with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker or in a similar position.
2. Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications.
3. Experience with Spinal Cord injury Support is advantageous.

NSS PLUS LTD-NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants 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 psychology graduates,support Workers and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary.

Job Title: FEMALE Rehabilitation Assistant
Location: Lambeth, SE27
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? No
Gender Preference:This role is open to Female applicants only.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours:

x2 3 hour sessions, twice per week.

Actual times/days to be agreed between the case manager and successful candidate.

About you-Essential Experience:

We are seeking a Rehab assistant, ideally someone who has hands on experience,
as a therapy student or in a similar role. Must be able to follow a programme of passive
stretch exercises, as set by the client's Neuro-Physiotherapist, and provide feedback.

Ideally someone in there 30 s or 40 s would suit and have an interest in beauty treatments/head massage, playing of games/board games to stimlate the client- advantageous but not essential.

About our client:

Our client a 26-year-old female, who has a spinal cord injury, with a tracheostomy, and is ventilator dependant.

Successful Candidates will:

• Have access to full online yearly Training
• Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Gain Experience working with an MDT
• Liability Insurance
• Food/Drink shift Allowance
• Partial Mileage and Travel time covered
• Flexible working to meet your own requirements

Successful candidate attributes:

Abilities, Skills & Behaviours

• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices
• The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
• Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
• Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives
• Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
• Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel)

• Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.
• Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car
• Have Experience in the field of Psychology is advantageous
• Willing to become self-employed

We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style!