Rehabilitation Assistant / Support Worker (BANK)

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic rehabilitation support worker?

Do you want to be part of an incredibly rewarding and person-centred approach to care?

If so, we are looking to grow Team Steps, where you will be caring for clients in their own homes and developing your skills as a rehabilitation support worker through our client specific training programmes - both online and in a bespoke classroom-based setting. When working independently with one of our clients, you will never be without assistance from us - thanks to our office team, who run a 24/7 on-call service.

The client is a young woman with an acquired brain injury. She requires support with: personal care, communication support and clear simple explanations, mobility assistance (2:1 transfers; specialist equipment used), medication administration, hydration, nutrition and meal prep and catheter/mitrofanoff care.

She has a rigorous, multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation programme, including: hydrotherapy, highly structured daily routines supported by physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech & language therapy guidelines as well as a community based education programme.

She is a determined and resilient individual who enjoys a range of creative and inspiring activities, both at home and in the community.

Female rehabilitation assistants are preferred for dignity and comfort.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside and receive hands-on training from our highly skilled neuro therapists, including specialists in neuro physiotherapy, psychology, occupational therapy, and more.

This role is based in Aylesbury and surrounding areas.

Hours Available

We have a range of hours available on a bank basis, including 12-hour day shifts, waking nights and sleep-in shifts. Flexibility is desirable and an element of weekend work will be required.

Responsibilities will include

· Arranging and supporting to attend appointments

· Support with clinical needs including medication, therapeutic moving & handling, and managing challenging behaviour on occasion.

· Catheter care and meal preparation

· Support in accessing the community

. Assisting with the client's programme of rehabilitation

. Personal care

. Promote dignity, respect, and independence at all times.

Requirements for the position

· Acquired Brain Injury experience is preferred

· Six months health and social care experience is preferable; however, transferrable skills and personal experience will also be considered.

Why us?

Steps Ahead Care & Support, established in 2009, are rated OUTSTANDING by CQC and are specialists in acquired brain injury, spinal injuries, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. We offer bespoke packages to clients in their own homes, and our support rehabilitation assistant team to help build our ethos, by promoting client’s independence as well as offering them community-based and/or rehabilitation support.

What do we offer our team?

· Competitive rates of pay of £16.30 - £25.00 per hour (enhancements for weekends and bank holidays)

· A comprehensive training package, including provision of mandatory training, role specific training, and inclusion on care certificates.

· Professional development, including the chance to learn directly from experienced neuro therapists (neuro physio, psychology, occupational therapy, and more).

· £200 bonus through the refer a friend scheme

· Chance to opt into our pension scheme

· The exciting opportunity to travel abroad with client and their family, supporting them to create special memories.

· A supportive team environment with guidance from an experienced clinical team.

For further information please contact our Recruitment Co-Ordinator, at our HQ on 01752 547257 or recruitment@stepsaheadsupport.co.uk.

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Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: £16.30-£25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Referral programme

Experience:

  • Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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