Community Support Worker - Glasgow (Colston Road)
Job description
Community Support Worker - North Glasgow
Team Leader role also available for suitable applicants
Salary: £13.21 per hour
Hours: 39 HOURS PER WEEK
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’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
The Role
As a Community Support Worker, you will be providing personal care to the people we support and ensuring we meet the high standards we believe in. You will be supporting our service users to carry out a range of activities such as visits to the local community and attending appointments amongst many other activities.
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.
About you
We are looking for someone with at least 12 months UK experience in Healthcare.
- 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.
Benefits Include:
A competitive rate of £13.21 per hour
33 Days Annual Leave (pro Rata)
Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per 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
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
If this position sounds of interest to you, apply today by clicking 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.
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.
Apply for this job
Use the application link supplied with this listing to apply to Brainkind. Check the destination before entering personal information.