Support Worker, Beaconsfield, HP9. A wonderful opportunity to champion Alice 40, who has an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), to live her life independently and to her full potential.

Nearest Tube/Station: Beaconsfield

Wage/Salary: £16.00 gross per hour | Up to £29,120 gross per annum

Driver Essential? Yes with own car. Mileage paid when used on duty.

Essential: *Female applicants only. DBS or willing to obtain one. Good verbal communication skills. Experience of working within a small team of Support Workers

Desirable: Having previous experience of supporting adults with an Acquired Brain Injury.

Start Date: February 2024

Days & Hours Available: Up to 35 hours contracted hours available per week. You can choose within these shift times: Monday to Friday, 07.00 am to 2.00 pm, 2.00 pm to 9.00 pm and/or 07.00 am to 9.00 pm.

Recruiter:Janet

About Me: My name is Alice and I am 40 years old, single, and live in Beaconsfield in my own home. I am recovering from a significant brain injury which happened when I was knocked off my bike, in London, three and half years ago. I am recovering well and seeking to become more independent, living by myself with support. I have a great family and lots of friends, who I see plenty of, and during the week, I have a programme of therapies and activities that all help me to recover. These include Speech and Language, Physio, Occupational Therapy, and Activities such as Skiing and Horse Riding. I enjoy listening to music and watching TV and have a lovely home with my own personal space. I am all good with normal daily activities including my own personal care and a daily routine involving workouts, relaxation, socialising and preparing my food and doing some household routine activities besides my therapy sessions. I use my phone to keep track of my diary and keep in touch with people every day using WhatsApp. I require someone to be in the house with me, and accompany me when I am out and about, and need some support with complicated activities such as cooking evening meals.

Overview of role: In the morning Alice gets up and heads downstairs for breakfast which she can make herself. There are whiteboards with the daily/weekly schedule set up in the therapy room. Alice uses her phone diary when she is out of the house. Alice does not require continuous input from her Support Workers so you’ll be sensitive to know when she needs her privacy. During these times, you’ll undertake any report writing required and take breaks, (staff lounge and use of kitchen). There will be some basic light duties involved each day; ironing (such as t-shirts/bedlinen) and ensuring the house is clean and tidy. Alice requires some guidance when making her evening meals. She is very able and does not need physical care, but she does want some emotional support for certain activities, a degree of companionship and someone to accompany her on trips out of the home, (Alice requires her Support Workers to drive her). At around 8.30 pm Alice will go to her bedroom to watch TV and at 9.00 pm the sleeping-in Support Worker takes over. More information is given when candidates are shortlisted.

Who this job would suit: There are lots of enjoyable elements to each day and plenty of spare time for other interests; this might suit someone undertaking further home-based/online study. The *female support workers Alice is looking for will be upbeat, calm, thoughtful and have similar interests to her.

What’s great about this job: There will be excellent ongoing training provided. The therapies and activities have been carefully designed to help Alice recover her skills and the processes required for independent living. I had pleasure in meeting Alive. She has an effervescence that simply shines out of her.

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 note:*Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client