Community Support Workers

We are looking to recruit support workers to join our committed staff team supporting clients living in 24-hour supported housing and in their own homes in different locations across England.

If you feel you have the qualities of commitment, humour, enthusiasm and an interest in working with people with brain injury, and would like more information, contact the Community Co-ordinator on 01924 224484.

Scroll to the bottom on the page for a full job description. You can also download a job application form (Word 256KB) here. Please return completed job application forms for the jobs below to Liv Gray, BIRT, 60 Queen Street, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 2BU.

Current vacancies

Colchester
Support Worker
Salary:£7.22 per hour
Hours per week: 35 hrs + 15hrs also Bank
Closing date: 13 September 2010
We are recruiting for support workers to work as part of a team supporting our service users with acquired brain injury living in their own home in the CO4 area of Colchester.
We are looking for people with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and who have the ability to use their own initiative and be flexible in their approach to work. Must be able to work weekends, evenings and sleepovers.
For an application pack please contact: Liv Gray, Community Co-ordinator on Tel:01924 224484 or download an application pack from www.birt.co.uk

Castleford
Enabler
Salary: £6.74per hour
Hours per week: 5hrs (Friday only)
Closing date: 13 September 2010
We are recruiting for an enabler To work with our clients with PD in the WF10 area of CASTLEFORD
We are looking for people with good communication and written skills required. Be flexible in your approach, 1x5hr position available. Awareness of the requirements of The Care Quality Commission and preferably have an qualification in Health or Social Care NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Some traveling expenses paid.
For an application pack please contact: Liv Gray, Community Co-ordinator on Tel:01924 224484 or download an application pack from www.birt.co.uk

Broughton, Lincolnshire
Bank Support worker
Salary / hourly rate: £7.17
Ongoing vacancy
We are recruiting for support workers to support to our clients living in their own homes in the BROUGHTON area of Lincolnshire We are looking for people with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and who have the ability to use their own initiative and be flexible in their approach to work. Must be able to work weekends, evenings and sleepovers.
For an application pack please contact Liv Gray, Community Co-ordinator on Tel:01924 224484 or download an application pack from www.birt.co.uk

Fleetwood, Lancs & Staining, Blackpool
Bank Support Workers
Salary:£7.49 per hour, £1 per hr weekend/bank hol enhancement, £35.20 per sleepover if required
ongoing vacancy

Colchester
Bank Support Workers
Salary: £7.22 per hour, Ongoing Vacancy
We are recruiting for Roving Bank Support workers to work as part of a team in two of our supported houses in the CO12 & CO5 areas of Colchester supporting people with acquired brain injury. We are looking for people with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and who have the ability to use their own initiative and be flexible in their approach to work, covering for annual, sick and training. Previous experience not essential as full training will be given, Driver desirable. For an application pack please contact Liv Gray, Community Co-ordinator on Tel:01924 224484 or download an application pack from www.birt.co.uk. For an informal discussion please contact Liv Gray.

The Wirral
Bank Support Worker £7.17 per hour. £1 per hour enhancement. £35.20 per sleepover if required. Ongoing Vacancy

Basingstoke.
Bank support workers required, £8.55 per hour, £1/hour weekend/bank holiday enhancement, £35.20 per sleepover if required.

Huddersfield (Salendine Nook area )
Female support worker required, Mon-Fri 35 hours/week, £7.50 per hour.

See below for full details of the job description for these vacancies. We offer excellent benefits, plus a comprehensive training scheme. All positions are subject to Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

Job description
Reports to Community Support Manager.

Purpose
1. To enable the Client(s) to perform those basic functions of every day living which, by reason of disability, they are unable to perform without support.

2. To contribute towards the planning and implementation of a comprehensive programme of social, leisure and vocational activities based on the Client(s)’ assessed needs. To facilitate the development and practice of those skills necessary to enable the Client(s) to live within the community and experience a good quality of life within a range of living options.

Main tasks

1. Support With Physical Needs

1.1 To co-operate with the Client(s) in facilitating their personal/self-care and daily living requirements needs

1.2 To support the Client(s) in caring for and maintaining their own homes, clothing and other personal effects.

1.3 To develop a knowledge and understanding of the Client(s)’ needs and aspirations to enable them effectively to communicate their choices and intentions within a structured environment.

1.4 To facilitate the mobility of the Client(s) both within their home and within the community.

2. Support With Social, Leisure And Vocational Needs

2.1 To co-operate with others in enabling the Client(s) to achieve a purposeful life contributing to social, leisure and vocational activities and developing programmes to meet these needs.

2.2 To assist with the Client(s)’ activity programme by promoting the Client(s)’ personal interests, hobbies and skills.

2.3 To develop, under supervision and direction, an understanding of the personal and social care needs of the Client(s) and to identify any problem areas to the Community Support Manager.

3. Other Duties

3.1 To participate in the Client(s)’ ongoing assessment of needs.

3.2 To liaise closely with other colleagues and professionals from external organisations regarding individual assessment of need, monitoring and development.

3.3 To demonstrate a reasonable standard of personal care and professional conduct whilst working with the client.

3.4 To complete written records clearly and accurately.

3.5 To participate in, and contribute to, training programmes for self and other staff groups within BIRT.

3.6 To take responsibility for one or more aspects of a specialist function within the working environment, where appropriate, and in accordance with individual workers’ skills.

3.7 To maintain a high level of confidentiality in relation to the Client(s) and matters relating to the Trust.

3.8 To communicate effectively and within appropriate timescales with the Community Support Manager and colleagues within Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust.

3.9 To follow Disabilities Trust policies and procedures at all times.

3.10 Any other reasonable duties falling within the role of support worker (Community Services) designated by the Community Support Manager.

Care for the carers
It is fully understood by the management team that the difficulties and stress inherent in this position are very high. In consequence, it must be emphasised that within the culture of the Trust is the recognition that the carers must also be cared for. There is every opportunity to seek the advice, assistance and support of colleagues in trying to achieve goals and resolve problems.

For an application pack, please call our application pack request line 01924 224481 (24 hour answerphone) and state the job you are applying for, location, your name, full address and postcode. An application pack will be posted to you

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