SECOND CHANCE HEADWAY CENTRE Salary
ALMSHOUSE LANE WAKEFIELD WF1 1DS ENGLAND
TIN: 05992718
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SECOND CHANCE HEADWAY CENTRE is looking for employees for positions:
support worker
Working hours
- permanent
Responsibility
- an opportunity has arisen to work in our Connections Hub as well as at the main centre
- support and training will be provided by our MDT
- to play an active role in the delivery of support , advice and signposting in our drop in service
- to act as key worker and advocate for certain designated service users, liaising closely with other members of staff
- to assist in the development of service users’ individual and group programmes, helping them to relearn old skills which have been lost as result of a brain injury, or acquire new skills to help minimise the impact of the injury
- this is a diverse and challenging role working with individuals with brain and their families, running support groups, liaising with statutory, health and third sector services and developing your ability to work autonomously
- responsible to: Clinical Manager
- hours: 21 – 35 hours
Requirements
- excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively
- good practical skills
- desired - previous experience of working with people with brain injuries or hidden disabilities, NVQ 1- 2 care/rehabilitation or equivalent – but other skills, qualifications, experiences etc. will be considered
- ability to work in a team and use own initiative
- an inquiring and creative mind
- problem solving and use of critical thinking
- ability to maintain professional boundaries