Female Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Job Description:

Female Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Location: Leicester, LE3

Salary: £12.75 – £14.25 per hour (DOE)

Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Part-time, Ad-hoc)

Driver Essential: Yes

Start Date: May 2026

Hours:Up to 30 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible shifts between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and organized  Female Therapy Assistant or Support Worker to assist a 53-year-old female client in the Leicester area. This is a dynamic role focused on promoting independence, managing daily routines, and supporting physical well-being.

The client is looking for someone who can offer a flexible schedule, as there is no fixed pattern to the days or hours required.

Key Responsibilities

• Active Support: Accompanying and supporting the client during swimming and PT sessions.
• Home Management: Assisting with the decluttering and general tidying of the home environment.

• Community Access: Providing support with shopping trips and other day-to-day activities.

• Executive Functioning: Helping the client with timekeeping and staying on track with specific tasks.

Requirements

• Gender: This position is open to female applicants.

• Start Date: The successful candidate should be available to start in mid-May 2026.

Mandatory Requirements

To be considered, candidates MUST meet the following criteria:

• UK Experience: At least 6 months of UK-based support worker experience (within the last 3 years).

• Licence: A full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work use.

• Communication: Clear, fluent English is essential.

• Status: Applicants must be willing to work on a self-employed basis.

• CV: Your CV must clearly highlight your relevant experience and qualifications.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in Brain Injury (ABI/TBI), stroke,dementia or aphasia is highly advantageous.

• Background in Psychology (Graduates are encouraged to apply) or as a Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Support Worker,Healthcare Assistants or Care Worker

• Ability to work on your own initiative while being a key part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

• Strong organizational skills and basic IT literacy (Word/Excel).

Why Join Us?

• Allowances: Food/drink shift allowance + partial mileage and travel time coverage.

• Training: Access to full yearly mandatory online training.

• Support: Liability insurance provided.

• Growth: Gain valuable experience working alongside clinical professionals (OTs, Psychologists).

• Flexibility: Work patterns designed to suit your lifestyle.

All successful candidates will be subject to a Full Enhanced DBS check.