Bank Support Worker - Birmingham
Job description
Bank Rehabilitation Support Worker
LOCATION: Birmingham
SALARY: Up to £14.21 per hour
Drivers are desirable however not essential for the role.
Located in Birmingham, Bristol Road is a specialist residential centre that provides continuing rehabilitation and specialist care and support for up to eight people with an acquired brain injury.
We will train you to provide personalised support to our adult residents. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living
skills
personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life.
You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.
You do not need experience in care or support roles, just enthusiasm and a passion for helping people – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.
Supporting brain injury rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them regain the skills and confidence to live independently.
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
ABOUT YOU:
We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:
have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation
enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues
have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy
have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.
REWARDS:
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:
A competitive rate of Up to £14.21 per hour
33 Days AL
Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year
Health Cash Plan
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Excellent training and support
Company Pension
Group life assurance
Eye voucher scheme
Long service and staff awards
Free parking
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.
Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Skills mentioned
What started in 1980 as a small group of passionate and determined people in Sussex has grown into the United Kingdom's leading charity dedicated to helping people thrive after a brain injury. Originally established as The Disabilities Trust, the organization was born from a belief that everyone should have the right to live in an environment suited to their needs. From those humble beginnings of just a few bungalows supporting a small number of individuals, the charity has evolved into a major force in the healthcare sector, now known as Brainkind. This evolution reflects a deep commitment to adapting to the needs of those they serve, ensuring that their legacy of care continues to expand and improve. Today, Brainkind stands at the forefront of neurorehabilitation, providing innovative care and ongoing support to ensure that life after a brain injury can be a life well lived. With over 40 years of experience, the organization understands how a brain injury can challenge every aspect of a person's life. Their services are led by teams of clinical experts, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists, who work tirelessly to provide personalized and compassionate treatment. Beyond direct care, Brainkind is committed to driving social change, campaigning for better support, and conducting vital research to improve outcomes for brain injury survivors across the UK. Their journey from a local initiative to a national leader is a testament to their enduring vision and values.
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