We are seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker to provide an exceptional service for our client in Manchester. This is a rewarding opportunity to be a part of our clients rehabilitation journey and support our client to achieve as much independence as possible. You will be working closely within a team helping to ensure that a continuity of care is provided to our clients.
We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer a wide range of employee benefits, such as a thorough induction programme, on-going training to develop new and existing skills and a great employee Rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers.
About The Role
We are looking for are liable and empathetic support worker to work alongside a 30-year-old male client with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and mental health needs. This is adynamic and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to support his rehabilitation journey, help him build confidence in daily living skills, and promote his overall wellbeing through meaningful, structured activity.
The client lives at home with his partner and child. He is independent with personal care, and while support workers do not administer medication, they offer prompts and reminders as part of his morning routine.
He is actively engaged in his rehabilitation, with support from a full multi-disciplinary team. His current goals focus on planning, sequencing, problem-solving, and managing short-term memory difficulties. He likes routine and structure. Sudden changes can cause distress and, at times, lead to behavioural challenges, so a calm, consistent, and reassuring approach is essential.
He plays football, goes to the gym regularly, and enjoys being out and about in the community. Your role will involve supporting him with his day-to-day routines, including supporting him to care for his child, attending appointments, following structured rehabilitation plans, and joining him for community activities such as gym sessions, shopping trips, or lunch outings.
This is a part-time position of 70 hours over a four-week period. Shifts are from 10:00am to5:00pm, Monday to Friday, working two days one week and three the next, on a rolling pattern. Occasionally, there may be evening activities or longer days, and support workers are expected to be available for up to three sleep-in shifts per month, which are shared across the team.
Your main attributes will be friendly, approachable and have empathy towards your client treating them with respect and dignity at all times. We support vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, by building their confidence and skills to realise their potential.
This post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check
About You
Required
• Experience of working in a support role, both in the community and the home.
• Friendly, approachable and confident in the role.
• Experience and ability to understand and deal with complex and challenging behaviour.
• Flexible in approach to meet the needs of the client.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent recognised health profession qualification.
• A full driving licence and access to your own car is required, as you will be using it to support the client in the community.
Desirable
• Experience working with acquired brain injury
• Previously worked with therapists to deliver a support plan.
• Registered on DBS update service.
Why work for Support for Independence?
We are an expanding, passionate rehabilitation company providing support to children and adults across England, specialising in acquired brain injury, spinal injury and other complex conditions.
As part of our commitment to making Support for Independence a great place to work, we believe that you are the key to our clients’ rehabilitation success and so we offer a great employment package including training, supervisions & support along with an excellent rate of pay and many benefits which include:
• 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays, rising to a day of annual leave per year of service, up to a maximum of five days (pro rata for part time)
• Employee counselling service
• Quarterly supervisions
• Free DBS Checks
• £150 referral scheme
• Competitive rate of pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Great modern office well located in Bury – with free tea, coffee and parking
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Employee online discount programme for major retailers
• Lots of social events and activities
We are a friendly team that encourage success at all levels. we are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, empowers our employees and encourages everyone to be the best they can be.
I've worked with Mark for years. He's a responsive, empathetic case manager who delivers seamless, centred care through strong communication, clinical insight, and a commitment to client wellbeing.
Mark joined as a co-opted governor and soon became vice-chair. His SEND expertise & governance leadership strengthened school practices, contributing to a successful OFSTED inspection & improved student support.
Mark and the team are committed to providing a rehabilitation program that supports not only the client but the family aswell. We have only experienced professionalism and care at the highest level.
I have worked with Support for Independence on several cases. I'm always so reassured when to discover that they are the support team, as I know that they always provided the highest level of support.
The support workers make every client feel valued, this is achieved by the management meeting the client initially to understand the client, the client's family and the clients' goals and matching the support worker to the individual.
All the support workers are highly trained and supported by a large management team. The support workers are perfectly matched with the Clients the same interests and passions.
