Support Worker Nottingham, England
Job description
Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We'd like you to join us as a Support Worker at our Nottingham Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre, located in Hucknall on the outskirts of Nottingham.
We specialise in the treatment, care and support of individuals with physical and cognitive impairments as a result of brain injury or other progressive neurological condition.
We have three interconnecting units: Millwood, Fernwood and Rosewood providing three distinct, yet complementary services on one site, we offer flexible care options from our specialist on-site team with amazing facilities including Physiotherapy gymnasium, Therapy kitchens, Activities Room, Sensory room and a Minibus for appointments and fun outings!
What you'll be working:
We work on a 12 hour rota - part time can be considered but this would be a half shift either morning or late afternoon.
We can consider various numbers of shifts per week to support a work life balance.
What you'll be doing:
- A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible for our young people
- Build relationships with patients, which are open and two way
- Support patients to undertake their rehabilitation programme
- Establish methods of communication with patients, reducing barriers when necessary
- Assist patients with mealtimes where necessary
- Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
- Communicate any issues to the clinical team
- Accurately report and/or record work activities
What you'll have:
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Experience working within the care sector / mental health would be an advantage but not essential
Full Training is provided along with a comprehensive induction
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
- A £500 Welcome Payment after successful completion of your probation period
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A Nest Personal Pension account
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
- ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
