Background information about client’s needs for the online advert:

Support worker needed.

The AICS Group: Our company recognises the unique and complex demands of a Severe Injury Survivor and we pride ourselves on offering a service that compliments the individual. We can offer a range of services designed to meet the needs of people at different stages of their rehabilitation.

The Role: The AICS Group is looking for a Highly Skilled Rehabilitation Support Worker Who can work with clients who are highly challenging that reside in Thatcham. This role provides immense job satisfaction within a busy and varied environment. The focus of the work is supporting the client with his interests, to rebuild his life, with emphasis on working towards independence, whilst being effectively supported with:

• Supporting the client with accessing the community and participating in varied activities.
• Prompting required for Daily Living: self-care, medication, shopping, meal planning and preparation, money management

We are looking for highly skilled Rehabilitation support workers who have the experience, patience, empathy, and commitment to support families/clients with their rehabilitation program and help assist clients to reach their goal of increased independence.

Support hours: Monday to Sunday 24/7 support

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Skills:

• Support Worker needs a current and clean driving licence
• Support Worker needs a minimum of 1 year’s experience in health and social care
• Basic understanding of developmental delay and cognitive impairment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Support Worker needs good IT skills
• Ability to work in the client’s home
• Ability to liaise with healthcare professionals
• Support Worker needs a willingness to learn and ability to take on feedback

Desirable Skills:

Desirable Skills:

• Driving
• Undergraduate / Postgraduate Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or related fields

We offer:

• Competitive rates pay
• Mandatory Training, Brain Injury Training, Medication Training
• Additional client specific training

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010