Headway Bath & District Rehabilittion Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference to people’s lives following a brain injury?

Do you have an interest in brain injury, psychology, cognitive rehabilitation, mental health, and have a naturally caring and motivational approach to helping others?

This is much more than just a carer or support worker role!

If you would like to work in a unique and rewarding job where you get to provide specialist support for people to recover and rebuild their lives after brain injury, then this is the job for you.

We welcome applications from anyone who has excellent interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude, the ability to motivate and empower, to problem solve and use their initiative. In return we provide specialist brain injury training, learning and development opportunities, regular supervision, 28 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, flexible working.

Job Role:

To assist people with acquired brain injuries in their rehabilitation and recovery by supporting them to improve independent living skills, cognitive rehabilitation, and social engagement, to maximise independence and quality of life

• This will involve preparation and planning of activities, 1:1 support and participation in group sessions. Duties are conducted either within our day centre, in individuals’ homes or out in the community, across the BANES and North/ West Wiltshire regions
• To listen to and understand the needs of clients and help agree and create support plans
• To understand the risk management process including identifying safeguarding concerns and preparing risk assessments
• To monitor progress and update support plans / goals on a regular basis
• To assist in the development of activities, progress monitoring and adhere to all reporting procedures
• To work as an effective member of a supportive and cohesive team

Driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Full details of the job description, person specification, and how to apply are on our website at https://www.headwaybath.org.uk/jobs