Support worker - united kingdom, southgate, london

title: senior support worker

location: southgate, n14

nearest tube/station: southgate

wage: £21.50 gross per hour

driver essential? preferable

essential: experience supporting adult clients, with cognitive and learning needs and/or who are neurodiverse, satisfactory dbs and references, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn new skills

preferable: knowledge of and experience working with clients with an acquired brain injury (abi)

start date: asap

days & hours: 12 hours daytime per week (3 sessions)

family/client pets: no

recruiter: kamila nevrklova

about this client:

david, 56, is an engaging, articulate, and bright gentleman with many interests including art, poetry, singing, comedy and writing satirical lyrics. david attends a headway day centre one day a week; he would like to investigate exercise & relaxation facilities and generally explore new opportunities and activities available to him around london. david sustained an acquired brain injury (abi) following a road traffic accident in 1993 that caused some cognitive, executive, and sensory challenges. david lives independently in his own flat and is fairly capable of looking after himself.

overview of role:

david leads a busy life, and you will help him gain greater control over it and enjoyment from it. no two days are the same and you will be flexible and adaptable in supporting david to pursue new opportunities and ways to engage within his broader community and with the people around him. david would appreciate assistance with management of his home, organising and attending his medical appointments, and encouragement in developing his current interests and exploring new ones.

hours: 12 hours per week: 3 regular sessions - days and hours to be agreed (our client can be flexible) and with the possibility of occasional evening or weekend sessions to help david achieve his goals. £21.50 gross per hour.

who this job would suit:

this rewarding position will suit an enthusiastic candidate with common sense, a down to earth approach, and life experience. understanding and previous experience working with acquired brain injury may be good, but what is most important is your personality! you need to be resourceful, patient, and level-headed, love to laugh, want to be busy, and have a passion for empowering and supporting others to achieve their dreams. if you share an interest in music, poetry, and comedy you will get on with david ‘like a house on fire’!

what is great about this job:

this is a fantastic part-time role that offers a lot of flexibility. training will be provided by david’s case manager and his dedicated family. excellent hourly rate. but what is the best about the role is david and his engaging personality. you will never be bored, and you will help empower him to live the life he wants.

who is recruiting for this role?

our client is using our advertising package. the client will be carrying out all aspects of the recruitment process and will contact you directly if they would like to progress your application. by applying for this vacancy, you agree to our client having access to your cv. please see our website for more information.

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