Support Worker

We are a healthcare provider that specialises in personalised care for people with brain injuries. We are looking for additional Support Workers in the Southampton (Highfield) area. If you are reliable, empathetic, patient and have good communication skills we want to hear from you.

The shifts available are every Monday 9:30 am to 5:30pm, Tuesday 9:30 to 3:30pm, Wednesday 9:30am to 7:30pm, and Friday 10am to 4pm. The rate of pay ranges from £9.00 to £11.70 per hour. We also pay for your mileage (to, from and during shift), as well as any personal protection equipment you may need.

We offer all our support workers a free enhanced DBS check, 25 days of paid annual holiday, and a pension scheme. You will have 24/7 contact with the office staff including managers and coordinators through our On-Call system, as well as regular supervisions and appraisals. We are a very receptive team with an open-door policy, and our aim is to ensure that you feel safe and happy doing your job. We will also provide you with extensive paid training, accredited Care Certificate, as well as specialist nurse led approach for clinical needs. Successful candidates will be eligible for a £250.00 joining bonus (terms and conditions apply).

About the Client

You will be working as part of the team that supports a gentleman in his 40s with a diagnosis of epilepsy who lives in the area of Highfield in Southampton. Your role will be to assist him with his daily routine, as well as support him to safely access the community on a regular basis to engage in a range of purposeful activities whilst providing his brother with respite who is his main carer. He is a very active individual and enjoys a variety of sports and activities including, badminton, ten pin bowling, snooker, Pitch and Put, Crazy Golf, and French Bowls. He also goes to the gardening centre once a week. 

The right candidate must be energetic and proactive to encourage this gentleman to carry out his daily activities and continue his rehabilitation. Due to his health conditions, successful candidates must be able to drive.

About Team Brain Injury

Based in Southampton, we have been working with people living with acquired brain injury since 2007. Our company has grown considerably since then and we are proud to have a work force of over 150 support workers providing care across the south of England and all the way to the south of Wales. Our mission is to make the lives of our clients the best they can be, help them through their rehabilitation and to live as independently as possible despite of their health condition.

So, if you are looking to make a genuine impact in someone’s life and want a rewarding career working with vulnerable people, we are the Team for you!