Brain Injury Support Worker £20 p/h job at Birmingham Full Time NEW

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Our client is a resilient individual navigating life after a complex RTA. While he is engaging and sociable, the brain injury, coupled with significant life events, presents specific challenges:

• Complex History: History of previous drug use and suicide attempts.
• Behavioural Presentation: May present with occasional challenging behaviour in the form of verbal aggression, which requires a calm, consistent, and de-escalation-focused approach.
• Physical Needs: Requires general support and assistance due to being an amputee.

✅ Key Responsibilities

As his support worker, you will play a crucial role in his rehabilitation and quality of life:

• Community Access: Facilitating and supporting safe and meaningful engagement in the local Birmingham community.
• General Care & Support: Providing physical and emotional support, including assisting with daily living tasks as required.
• Risk Management: Maintaining a safe environment and adhering to established support plans, with particular attention to his history.
• Documentation: Accurate and professional record-keeping of daily activities and observations.

We are looking for a Male Support Worker with the experience below:

• Essential: Proven experience working with individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
• Experience with Challenging Behaviour: Demonstrable skills in managing verbal aggression and using de-escalation techniques.
• Compassion and Consistency: An empathetic approach combined with professional boundaries and consistency.
• Desirable: Experience working with individuals with complex physical needs (amputation) and mental health/substance use history.
• Required: Full clean driving license and access to a vehicle (preferred, not essential).

If you are ready to make a significant, positive impact on a life and possess the specialist skills to thrive in this role, we want to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £20.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• On the DBS Update service

Experience:

• Challenging Behaviour: 3 years (required)
• Mental Health Support : 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person