Job Ref: 212099477

Date: 2021-09-17 16:02:29

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Are you looking for a rewarding career in social care? Want to work as part of a team where, together, you'll make a real difference to people's lives? This is your chance join a national charity which delivers care and support to people with acquired brain injury.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join us at our service, Kent House in Aylesbury.
About Us:
Located in Aylesbury, Kent House is a specialist residential centre providing continuing rehabilitation and specialist care and support for people with acquired brain injury (ABI). It forms part of the nationwide network of rehabilitation support services provided by the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT).
We are a passionate and committed team, delivering a high standard of care and rehabilitation. Our Rehabilitation Support Workers and Clinical Team thrive on working together to enable our service users to be as independent as possible and achieve their rehabilitation goals.
The Disabilities Trust is a leading UK charity
We are a charity that works alongside people with an acquired brain injury, autism, and learning or physical disabilities to help them live as independently as possible. Our high-quality services across the UK support people to move forward with their lives. These include assessment and rehabilitation centres, hospitals, care homes, supported living accommodation, care in people’s homes and a school.
People with disabilities are at the heart of all that we do. We believe in:
• the honesty and integrity of everyone in, and associated with, the Trust
• respect and support for each other and our respective roles
• accountability and responsibility at all times.
• working in partnership with others to the mutual benefit of people with disabilities.
We are:
• agile – we are forward thinking, responsive, resilient and flexible to ensure we continue to evolve and spot potential
• resourceful – we spend time and money wisely empowering people to think differently whilst being practical and commercial
• courageous – we do the right thing, step up, try new things and are bold and aspirational through positive risk taking
• connected – we collaborate; create positive relationships, listen and learn from others and keep our promises
• heart – we show dedication, passion, humility & care to make a lasting and measurable difference
The Role:
As a Support Worker, you will play an integral part of the team supporting our Service Users and their families. Demonstrating compassion and a willingness to make a difference to the lives of the individuals you support, you will actively promote independence, dignity and positively enhance the lives of the Trust’s Service Users.
Main duties will include:
* Establish and maintain professional working relationships with the service users, contributing to the creation of a homely and pleasant living environment for each service user.
* Participate in the development of service user/s support plans, risk assessments and programmes, complete written records as necessary and in accordance with the guidelines provided.
* Providing care and support for our service users when conducting daily tasks
* Provide personal care as and when required
* Participate in the development of service users support plans, risk assessments and programmes
* Accompany service users in activities and visits as and when required
Skills/Experience required:
* Previous experience of working within a care/support environment
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Good IT skills
* Good time management
* Ability to prioritise own workload
* Patience and resilience
Benefits include:
* A competitive salary of £9.42 per hour
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* Excellent training and support with the opportunity to gain professional qualifications
* Group life assurance
* Eye voucher scheme
* Long service and staff awards
* Nationwide staff discounts including gym membership

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