Male Rehab Coach

Full 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 POSTION

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

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

Job Title:  Male Rehab Coach
Location:  OL13 8RR
Hourly Rate: £12-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential?  Yes
Gender Preference: This role is open to *MALE* applicants only.   
Start Date:  ASAP
Days & Hours:  

Tuesday 9am-1pm

Thursday 9am-1pm

About you-Essential Experience:

Ideally the successful candidate will be a qualified Psychologist with experience of working
with clients with an acquired brain injury,who is creative, a problem-solver and ideally experience in working in a MDT environment.

About our client:

The role will be for a rehab coach. The initial focus will be on supporting the client to increase his weekly structure as he is currently isolated. This may initially involve accompanying him on walks and working with the Occupational therapist in identifying new activities, such as a vehicle project-  an interest in car mechanics advantageous and the gym.

The role will also involve carrying out tasks as requested by a Neuropsychologist and Physiotherapist and attending MDT meetings (remotely) every 3 months.

A support plan and all necessary risk assessment will be completed by the case manager who will also carry out regular supervisions with the rehab coach.

Further tasks;

- Providing support to alleviate carer pressure

- Attending medical/therapy appointments

- Support to attend therapy sessions. - Carrying out therapy guidelines

- Assistance with planning and organisation

- Identifying and engaging with leisure activities/community interests

- Support a more varied weekly structure

- Assist with fatigue management

- Gathering evidence to determine future support needs

Ideally the successful candidate will be a qualified Psychologist with experience of working with clients with an acquired brain injury. It is expected that the candidate will have completed specific ABI training, in addition to all mandatory training.

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!