Job Description

NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life.

We are looking for psychology graduates,support Workers and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping service users access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary.

THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS MANDATORY THAT:

• YOU HAVE UK WORK EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ROLE
• YOUR CV CLEARLY SHOWS YOUR RELEVENT EXPERIENCE WHICH RELATES TO THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
• EXPERIENCE IN BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT
• A FULL CLEAN UK DRIVERS LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Nottingham, NG3
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Start Date/Duration: June, July & August 2025
Days & Hours:

2-3 days per week: 10:00am - 16:00pm (flexibility of times possible)

About you-Essential Experience:

Support worker required; must have experience supporting clients with brain injuries, and be flexible with the ability to plan ahead.

Must be sensitive and empathetic to clients psychological needs, and be able to follow guidance.

Required activities:

Our client is a 17 year old female, who has suffered a brain injury, and requires a temporary support worker, 2-3 days a week during the college summer holiday period of June, July, and August. She requires support with the following activities:

- Support to go to tennis club, shopping, other potential clubs and activities.

- Client likes being in the garden clearing the leaves, pressure cleaning the drive, and similar jobs.

- Has recently acquired a therapy dog so support must be comfortable with dogs.

Successful Candidates will:

• Have access to full Training - including Brain Injury Awareness Training
• CPD opportunities
• Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Gain Experience working with an MDT

Successful candidate attributes:

Abilities, Skills & Behaviours

• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices
• The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
• Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
• Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives
• Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
• Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel)

• Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.
• Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car
• Have Experience in the field of Psychology
• Willing to become self-employed

Benefits of working for NeuroSupport Services:

Full enhanced DBS

Liability Insurance

Yearly Mandatory Training

Food/Drink shift Allowance

Partial Mileage and Travel time covered

Flexible working to meet your own requirements

We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style!