Female Rehabilitation Support Worker

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Salary: £16 - £18 per hour

Hours: Full and Part Time hours available

Are you looking for a new role or change in career and are interested in enabling the ongoing rehabilitation of a lady based in Barrow-in-Furness?

If you are seeking a position where you can make a significant impact on the rehabilitation and quality of life to the client, this is the perfect role for you.

The Role

Supporting Hannah in her own home, encouraging and enabling her to fulfil her hobbies and interests whilst adhering to the care plan and implementing the therapy programmes.

They require *Female Rehabilitation Support Workers to actively encourage Hannah to engage in therapy programmes that will assist her in achieving goals to increase her independence and take on stronger maternal responsibilities, as a mother to her daughter.

Available Hours

They are looking for *Female Rehabilitation Support Workers to cover fixed day and sleeping night shifts on a fixed 4-month rota working the following hours: - 08:00 – 20:15 (12 hours 15 minutes per shift) – 1 or 2 fixed shifts per week 20:00 – 08.15 (12 hours 15 minutes per shift) – 2 or 3 fixed shift per week.

Rates of Pay

Hands-On Hours (07:00 – 23:00)

Monday to Friday: £16.00 per hour Saturday & Sunday: £18.00 per hour

Sleeping Night (23:00 – 07:00)

Monday to Sunday: £12.21 per hour (National Minimum Wage)

Hobbies and Interests

Hannah likes to be busy and enjoys being out and about in the community accessing leisure and recreational facilities, going shopping, for coffee with friends and spending time with her family, especially her young daughter. Hannah likes to present herself well; she has a particular interest in fashion and likes to have her nails manicured and painted regularly. She likes to make sure her home is cosy and comfortable.

Hannah also loves to go out in the evenings to bowling or bingo, going for day’s out as well as enjoying short breaks and holidays within the UK and abroad. Candidates must hold a full, clean, manual driving licence and be happy to drive Hannah’s vehicle.

Hannah is very easily influenced by the opinions and thoughts of others and can suffer from low mood, therefore, it is the expectation that candidates always uphold their professional boundaries and positive reinforcement strategies whilst working with her.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Motivational skills in creating a positive atmosphere on challenging days where her mood can get low.
• Be an ‘creative thinker’ who can identify new recreational and leisure interests, which are suitable, and risk assessed prior to taking Hannah.
• Experience of working with clients with sustained brain injury would be helpful, although full training will be given.
• Experience in working in a personal family home would be an advantage.
• Full, clean, manual UK driving licence and be happy to drive the Client’s vehicle.
• Flexibility to accompany Hannah on short breaks and holidays.
• Ability to build relationships with the family and MDT, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Willingness to assist with personal care.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

*Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

Contact information

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