Glasgow (Graham Anderson House)

Salary: £ 13.63 per hour

Hours: Full time INCLUDES WEEKEND WORKING

Here is your opportunity to start a career in support work.

We  welcome experienced carers and support workers for other care settings, giving you the opportunity to put any transferable skills to their full potential.

Working in brain injury is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently.

You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. Graham Anderson House is home to many of the people we support, however, some of them will move on. You can make a massive difference in that time.

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

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.

It is a really varied job, with all kinds of different activities to organise and participate in art, crafts, music, sports, gardening, shopping, swimming, college, employment and countless others. We also have our own indoor and outdoor gymnasiums.

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.

For an insight in to what the role would entail please watch our video detailing a Day in the Life of one of our Support Workers at Brainkind:

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

• A competitive rate of upto £13.63 per hour
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Company Pension
• 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 

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’s 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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 13.63 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 13.63 GBP

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Glasgow - Graham Anderson House, 1161 Springburn Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom

Community Support Worker - Blackpool

Req # 699

Blackpool - Speyside, 4 Speyside, Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 27 November 2025 at 02:00

Community Support Worker

Blackpool

Salary: Up to £13.75 per hour

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Here is your opportunity to start a career in community support work. You do not need experience in care or support roles – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.

Working in rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently.

You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. Many of the people we support only stay for three months before they are ready to move on. You can make a massive difference in that time.

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

We are a passionate and committed team, delivering a high standard of care and rehabilitation. Our Support Workers and wider team thrive on working together to enable the people we support to be as independent as possible and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

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.

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.

Benefits Include:

• A competitive rate of up to £13.75 per hour
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• 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.

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’s 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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 12.75 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 13.75 GBP

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Blackpool - Speyside, 4 Speyside, Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom

Assistant Practitioner - Hitchin

Job Description

Assistant Practitioner

Location: Hitchin            

Salary: £14.30 - £15.32 per hour DOE      

Hours: 37.5hrs 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 will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

About us:

Stagenhoe is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Hertfordshire, caring for people aged 18 and over a range of neurological conditions. At Stagenhoe, we provide the care people need to optimise their health and wellbeing, maximise their independence and support their emotional and social needs.

Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support and help improve the lives of people with a neurological condition or brain injury.

MAIN PURPOSE:            

To provide best possible quality care and support to service users and their carers/family. To support the assessment, planning, consistent implementation and evaluation of high standards of personalised nursing care or therapy for an identified group of service users under the direction of a registered professional.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To support the assessment, planning, and consistent implementation and evaluation of individualised health care for an identified group of service users within scope of competency/practice or under the direction of the registered professional, liaising and working collaboratively with the multi disciplinary team to deliver high quality care to service users.
• To maintain high standards of care delivery by working within assessed areas of competency, following national clinical guidelines and Brainkind policies and procedures. Challenging practice as appropriate and supporting junior and new staff
• To ensure continuity of patient care by communicating and liaising with nurses, therapists and other colleagues, providing accurate and timely reports of any changes in the condition of the resident
• To promote choice in all aspects of clinical practice reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the patient/resident and carer experience and enabling concerns and complaints to be raised freely by all involved in the service. To support and promote service user participation to enable them to have their views and experiences taken into account in the way care is provided and delivered
• To promote an organisational culture where staff are empowered to challenge inappropriate behaviour and unsafe practice using appropriate organisational processes via line manager or by using our internal whistle blowing policy
• Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks

ABOUT YOU:

• Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare)
• Experience of working in healthcare and desirable experience of working in specialist service i.e. Neuro/Palliative
• Experience of working within a clinical setting
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills¬ and able to build effective working relationships with both clients and colleagues
• An ability to respond to people in distress

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including:

• 33 Days AL
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• 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.

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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 14.3 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 15.32 GBP

Occupational Therapist - Leeds ** Fixed Term Contract**

Job Description

Occupational Therapist ** FIXED TERM CONTRACT**

Leeds

Salary: £33,266.79 - £40,495.71 per annum DOE

Hours: Full Time

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 dedicated team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

MAIN PURPOSE 

To work as part of a multi/interdisciplinary team providing occupational therapy input within the Brainkind neurobehavioural model to People We Support with acquired brain injury (ABI). To liaise with internal and external professionals, family members and People We Support.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Clinical / Professional Practice  

• To work within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous professional, using and developing skills and knowledge in neurological rehabilitation with support and supervision of a more senior OT. To accept professional accountability and responsibility.

• With the support and supervision from a senior OT, to manage and prioritise a caseload of People We Support with complex mental/physical health needs and/or challenging behaviour.

• With the support and supervision from a senior OT, to complete the OT process and to use evidence based/service user centred principles and clinical reasoning to assess, formulate a treatment plan, implement, and evaluate intervention.

• To address occupational performance and skill deficits enabling the service user in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, education, and leisure.

• With the support and supervision from a senior OT, to develop programmes of care, ensure adequate and detailed handover of programmes to rehabilitation support workers or therapy assistants, monitor through data gathering, evaluate and modify treatment to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention according to the neurobehavioural model.

• To delegate tasks appropriately according to the competence of colleagues and take responsibility for handover, monitoring, and review.

• With the support and supervision from a senior OT, to use interpersonal skills and empathy to engage those People We Support and families who may be resistant to the rehabilitation process or may be distressed.

• To carry out detailed risk assessments and ensure that these are regularly reviewed and updated and communicate this with the team effectively.

Leadership

• With supervision from a more senior OT manage a designated workload, identify priorities, and manage time and resources effectively.

• Act where performance and practice of self and others should be recognised, reported, or improved.

• To support and challenge others to maintain health, safety, and security at work, report actual or potential problems and suggest solutions.

• With supervision from a more senior OT, understand and work within the political and economic climate, locally, nationally, and internationally, which impacts on service delivery.

• To promote the profession and the organisation and use and develop partnerships across organisation and agency boundaries.

• To contribute to the occupational therapy and clinical speciality’s clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda including attendance at Brainkind wide OT meetings and implementing agreed outcome measures.

ABOUT YOU:

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC
• Practice placement qualification or willingness to undertake this qualification within the first year
• Experience of working with service users with neurological deficits or acquired brain injury
• Experience of specialist interventions used in neurological rehabilitation such as cognitive rehabilitation

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.

• A competitive Salary of £33,266.79 - £40,495.71 per annum DOE
• 38 Days A/L 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.

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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Salary

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 33,266.79 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 40,495.71 GBP

Bank Community Support Worker - York (Rosegarth)

Req # 529

York - Rosegarth, 66 The Village, York, York, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 28 November 2025 at 02:00

BANK Community

Support Worker - Rosegarth - York

Salary: Up to £13. 75 per hour

Hours: BANK

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.

The Role

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.

The service users we support daily, will be an active part in your recruitment process.

About 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

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• 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.

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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment Indicator
• Bank

• Hiring Min Rate
• 12.75 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 13.75 GBP

Scan this QR code and apply!

York - Rosegarth, 66 The Village, York, York, United Kingdom

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - York

Job Description

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Location: York

Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 DOE per annum 

Hours: 35 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 will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

MAIN PURPOSE:   

To work as part of a multi/interdisciplinary team providing speech and language therapy input within the Brainkind neurobehavioral model to clients with acquired brain injury in liaison with internal and external professionals, relevant social networks, and People We Support.

 MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical / Professional Practice

• With supervision, work as an autonomous clinical professional in a specialist area.

• To work within the limits of own competence and area of responsibility and accountability, seeking help and advice where needed.

• With supervision, work with a range of People We Support with complex: physical, mental, emotional health needs and/or challenging behaviours social care models deteriorating abilities.

• With supervision, use evidence-based practice, person centred principles and clinical reasoning to undertake comprehensive assessments, considering environment, context, social networks and future plans, of People We Support in order to formulate appropriate: rehabilitation goals ,care plans, communication therapy programmes, referrals, communication partner training

• With supervision, evaluate service user progress and make alterations as required.

• With supervision, develop an understanding of the neurobehavioral approach to brain injury, demonstrating knowledge of current research findings, and best practice in the field.

• With supervision, overcome barriers in communication to actively engage People We Support in assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning to gain valid informed consent. Where necessary, work within a legal framework with People We Support who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

• To provide easily accessible information about People We Support’ communication abilities and support needs, providing training to others with supervision.

• To support the People, We Support ability to communicate their consent around sharing information with family, carers, and other stakeholders, respecting everyone’s right to confidentiality.

• To identify possible dysphagia and refer on.

• With supervision, write and verbally present reports, care and rehab plans which reflect People We Support’ needs, impact on functioning and summarizing findings, providing recommendations and referral when appropriate.

• To maintain and produce accurate, professional up-to-date documentation, ensuring effective reporting is complete and consistent with legal and organisational standards.

ABOUT YOU:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC
• Completed NQPs or a willingness to complete this.
• Awareness of speech and language therapy outcome measures
• Awareness of models of practice and assessment tools relevant to discipline.
• Awareness of evidence-based practice and how to apply to clinical setting.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
• Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to build effective team relationships.
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills

Rewards

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.

• A competitive salary of £38,682 - £46,580 DOE per annum

• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)

• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance.
• Eye voucher scheme
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Long Service and Staff Awards

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.

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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Salary

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 38,682 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 46,580 GBP

Bank Community Support Worker - Kippax (Butt Hill)

Req # 685

Leeds - Butt Hill, 37 Butt Hill, Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 28 November 2025 at 02:00

BANK Community Support Worker **DRIVER NEEDED**

Kippax, Leeds

Salary: £12.75 per hour with £1 extra on a Bank Holiday and Weekend

Hours:  BANK

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

We are looking for a community support worker to join our team at one of our communities houses - Butt Hill in Garforth, Leeds.

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.

For an insight in to what the role would entail please watch our video detailing a Day in the Life of one of our Support Workers at Brainkind:

Main duties will include:

-   Establish and maintain professional working relationships with the service users, contributing to the creation of a homely and pleasant living environment for each service user.

-   Participate in the development of service user/s support plans, risk assessments and programmes, complete written records as necessary and in accordance with the guidelines provided.

-   Providing care and support for our service users when conducting daily tasks

-   Provide personal care as and when required

-   Creatively support our service users to reach their full potential, achieve their goals and live their best lives

-   Accompany service users in activities and visits as and when required

Skills/Experience required:

-   Previous experience of working within a care/support environment

-   Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

-   Good IT skills

-   A full UK driving licence and car is advantageous

-   Good time management

-   Ability to prioritise own workload

-   Patience and resilience

-   Flexibility and Commitment

Benefits Include:

• A competitive rate of up to £13.75 per hour
• 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 

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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment Indicator
• Bank

• Hiring Min Rate
• 12.75 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 13.75 GBP

Scan this QR code and apply!

Leeds - Butt Hill, 37 Butt Hill, Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom

Bank Healthcare Assistant - Lancashire

Job Description

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Lancashire

£12.51 - £12.71 per hour DOE + 20% Weekend and Overtime Enhancement & 30% Bank Holiday Enhancement 

Bank 

Why join us?

Brainkind has exciting career development opportunities for experienced Care Assistants at the beautiful Neurological Care Centre, Lancashire We are looking for compassionate and dedicated experienced carers to join our team.

About us:

We want to create the space and opportunity for our clients to make their life the best it can be, based on their wishes, choices, and experiences. We will achieve our vision by always being the best we can be within the resources we have, constantly pushing the boundaries, doing the right thing, and making the future better than the present.

Our facilities include 40 fully accessible en-suite rooms, with ceiling track hoists and four single bedroom fully accessible bungalows also with ceiling track hoists, an onsite hydrotherapy pool, remedial gymnasium, rehabilitation kitchen, activities room, sensory gardens and front of house café.

About the role:

• To promote choice in the delivery of care and support
• Making decisions to enhance the individuals experience.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
• Promote Brainkind Values and continued High standards.
• The correct candidate will demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature alongside flexibility with excellent people skills and be a team player.
• Previous experience or education in the field of care is essential.
• For an insight in to what the role would entail please watch our video detailing a Day in the Life of one of our Support Workers at Brainkind: Working at Brainkind: A day in the life - Millie

About you:

The correct candidate will demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature alongside flexibility with excellent people skills and be a team player. Successful applicants must have recent experience in the delivery of care in a similar environment and have or be willing to gain an NVQ 2 in health and social care.

 Rewards 

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• A competitive rate of £12.51 - £12.71 per hour DOE
• 20% Weekend and Overtime Enhancement & 30% Bank Holiday Enhancement
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• 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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Hiring Min Rate
• 12.51 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 12.71 GBP

Bank Community Support Worker - Leeds (Ninelands Lane)

Req # 579

Leeds - Ninelands, 35 Ninelands Lane, Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 28 November 2025 at 02:00

BANK Community Support Worker  Garforth Leeds (Ninelands Lane)

Salary: Up to £13. 75 per hour 

Hours: BANK

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.

Brainkind’s supported living service Ninelands offers support and accommodation for 2 individuals with an acquired brain injury, Staff provide the necessary care and assistance for them to live independently while remaining integrated within their communities, thus enhancing their overall quality of life. Working as part of a small dedicated team involving some Lone working working with people who may display challenging behaviours due to their acquired Brain Injury.

We are looking for experienced individuals who are confident in supporting people in the community as well as in their home.

The Role

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.

The service users we support daily, will be an active part in your recruitment process. 

For an insight in to what the role would entail please watch our video detailing a Day in the Life of one of our Support Workers at Brainkind:

About you

•        have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their day to day living whilst they strive for independence.

•        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

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• 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.

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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment Indicator
• Bank

• Hiring Min Rate
• 12.75 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 13.75 GBP

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Leeds - Ninelands, 35 Ninelands Lane, Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom

Principal Clinical Neuro Psychologist - Horsham

Job Description

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Location: Horsham         

Salary: £64,455 - £74,896 per annum DOE          

Hours: 35hrs 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 will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

MAIN PURPOSE:             

To provide strategic, professional leadership to the multi/inter disciplinary team within Kerwin Court, ensuring the planning and development of a systematic response to service need. To interpret professional policies, ensuring that the services operate at the highest level of quality and current best practice. Research and development will be a major responsibility as will taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole. To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with neuropsychological clinical practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to clinical neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians within Brainkind.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your responsibilities will include:

• ensuring the provision and development of high quality, innovative, and evidence based neuropsychological rehabilitation practice.
• providing specialist psychological assessment of our service users, using psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report scales, structured observations and interviews; - formulating and implementing specialist psychological treatment plans for mental health and adjustment difficulties based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice;
• contributing highly specialist psychological advice to the multi-disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and supervising their implementation; - undertaking psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant service users and advising team members appropriately;
• participating in multidisciplinary team meetings concerned with the delivery and development of clinical services; - Supporting Service Managers/Regional Managers in all aspects of managing the service and to report to the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.

ABOUT YOU:

What are we looking for?

• The successful applicant will have a doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS. It is essential that you are able to gather, analyse and interpret complex multi-factorial clinical information, and formulate this so as to effectively direct team working.
• We are looking for an individual who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal with complex and emotive subjects.
• You will have excellent organisation skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, the ability to administer and interpret a range of psychometric tests, and a track record of conducting clinical research or audit.
• We are looking for a clinical psychologist with experience in neurorehabilitation, an interest in neuropsychology, and motivated to develop an excellent service further.

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.

• A competitive salary of £64,455 - £74,896 per annum DOE
• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)

• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Long Service and Staff Awards

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.

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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Salary

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 64,455 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 74,896 GBP

Clinical Psychologist - Leeds (Daniel Yorath House)

Job Description

Clinical Psychologist **£6000 Golden Hello Bonus Subject to T & C'S**

Location: Leeds

Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 DOE per annum

Hours: 37.5 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 will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

MAIN PURPOSE:   

To work as part of a multi/inter disciplinary team, providing clinical psychology and neuropsychology input within the Brainkind neurobehavioral model to service users with acquired brain injury. You will consult with internal and external professionals, family members and service users. You will engage in relevant research and advise other professionals as appropriate.

 MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical / Professional Practice

• To provide specialist psychological/neuropsychological assessment of adults with acquired brain injury referred to BIRT and related services, utilising and interpreting information from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service user’s care.
• To coordinate Service User’s care as appropriate and agreed with your supervisor, in the role of keyworker/clinical lead.
• To formulate and implement plans of specialist psychological and/ or neuropsychological intervention to support the neurorehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team, based on current evidence-based best practice.
• To elicit personal goals from service users and translate this to specific, measurable, achievable, relevant timed SMART goals with the team.
• To undertake a range of psychological therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family, and group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention.
• To contribute specialist psychological advice to the multi/inter disciplinary formulation, appropriate therapeutic approaches, or intervention plans, and be involved in, or oversee specialist psychological aspects of their implementation in collaborations with other staff.
• To undertake psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant service users and provide advice on the psychological aspects of risk to the multi/inter disciplinary team.
• To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of clinical record keeping in accordance with Brainkind, professional and national standards for Health Care records.
• To be responsible for relevant data collection on work activities, as required,
• To communicate through a variety of methods (written, virtual, verbal) to a high standard, in a timely and appropriate manner, in line with confidentiality policies to ensure delivery of a high-quality service.
• To consult with and provide specialist psychological guidance to carers and families of service users.
• To exercise autonomous professional judgement and responsibility for the psychological management of service users on own caseload seeking appropriate supervision as required.
• To participate in regular on call support for the unit on a rota basis.
• To demonstrate a duty of care to equipment and resources supplied by Brainkind.

• To remain informed of current research and evaluations to support evidence-based practice in own professional work and to contribute this perspective in the multi-disciplinary team.
• To contribute to project management and complex audits, assisting colleagues to develop service provision.
• To coordinate administration of agreed outcome measures.
• With approval via the relevant process initiate and conduct psychologically based research relevant to the care of adults with acquired brain injury, as agreed with the Consultant Neuropsychologist,
• You will keep abreast of developments in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology particularly in the field of neurorehabilitation.

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ABOUT YOU:

• Degree in Psychology, accepted by BPS for Graduate Basis Registration (GBR) or equivalent.
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (BPS accredited) or its equivalent to meet requirements to register as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC.
• Registered with the HCPC
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the service user group.
• Relevant experience in producing clinical reports.
• An understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and an alignment to Brainkind values.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both oral and written to a range of audiences.
• Ability to research, analyse and manage complex multi-factorial clinical information from a range of sources.
• Resilient with the ability to work with unpredictable service users i.e. demanding, verbally and physically aggressive.
• Ability to effectively work as part of a Inter / Multidisciplinary Team.
• Previous experiencing working in a neuropsychology setting or conducting research in the field of neuropsychology or interest in working neuropsychology.

Rewards

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.

• A competitive salary of £47,810 - £54,710 DOE per annum

• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)

• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance.
• Eye voucher scheme
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Long Service and Staff Awards

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.

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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Salary

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 47,810 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 54,710 GBP

Community Support Worker - Garforth (Burnham Road)

Req # 690

Leeds - Burnham Road, 32 Burnham Road, Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 28 November 2025 at 02:00

Community Support Worker ** DRIVER PREFERRED**

Garforth 

Salary: £12.75 per hour with £1 extra on a Bank Holiday and Weekend

Hours:  35 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

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.

Main duties will include:

-   Establish and maintain professional working relationships with the service users, contributing to the creation of a homely and pleasant living environment for each service user.

-   Participate in the development of service user/s support plans, risk assessments and programmes, complete written records as necessary and in accordance with the guidelines provided.

-   Providing care and support for our service users when conducting daily tasks

-   Provide personal care as and when required

-   Creatively support our service users to reach their full potential, achieve their goals and live their best lives

-   Accompany service users in activities and visits as and when required

Skills/Experience required:

-   Previous experience of working within a care/support environment

-   Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

-   Good IT skills

-   A full UK driving licence 

-   Good time management

-   Ability to prioritise own workload

-   Patience and resilience

-   Flexibility and Commitment

Benefits Include:

• A competitive rate of up to £13.75 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 

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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 12.75 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 13.75 GBP

Scan this QR code and apply!

Leeds - Burnham Road, 32 Burnham Road, Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom

Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - York

Req # 559

York - Neurological Centre York, Bishopthorpe Road, York, York, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 28 November 2025 at 02:00

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist **£3000 Welcome Bonus Subject to T & C's**

York

Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 DOE (Pro Rata)

Hours: 28 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 Service:

Located in York, the centre can accommodate up to 40 people over two floors and has stunning views of the Knavesmire area. Brainkind Neurological Centre York is an innovative, purpose-built independent hospital providing specialist neurobehavioral assessment and post-acute rehabilitation for people with a non-progressive acquired brain injury.

The Role:

Brainkind is looking for a Senior Specialist SaLT who wants to develop their experience by working in our highly regarded Hospital in York; providing strategic, professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.

Your responsibilities will include:

•         Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary team

•         Assess how a person’s communication impacts on their day to day life and provide intervention as appropriate.

•         Work with the person and their social network to problem solve and overcome barriers.

•         Assess communication and provide a management plan and rehabilitation (as appropriate) seeking specialist assessments as required

•         Provide training to staff and our service users social network

•         Be integral to service and organisational development.

About you:

What are we looking for?

• The successful applicant will have a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC
• Achieved Dysphagia Competencies
• Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI e.g. social communication, cognitive communication, communication partner training.
• Able to manage complex dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload
• Minimum 4 years qualified experience encompassing complex case management

Rewards:

• A competitive salary of between£47,810 - £54,710DOE (Pro Rata)
• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)

• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Long Service and Staff Awards

All clinical roles have CPD opportunities and we may support further professional development

**We will consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.

If this position sounds of interest to you, apply today by clicking 

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’s 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.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Salary

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 47,810 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 54,710 GBP

Scan this QR code and apply!

York - Neurological Centre York, Bishopthorpe Road, York, York, United Kingdom

Rehabilitation Support Worker - Liverpool (Redford Court)

Req # 608

Liverpool - Redford Court, 7 Birt Close, Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Saturday 29 November 2025 at 01:00

Rehabilitation Support Worker

Liverpool

Salary: upto £13.75 per hour 

Hours: 35 hours per week

Here is your opportunity to start a career in rehabilitation support work. You do not need experience in care or support roles – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.

Working in brain injury rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently.

You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. Many of the people we support only stay for three months before they are ready to move on. You can make a massive difference in that time.

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

This role is based in Redford Court/Lodge, a 29-bed Service in Liverpool, the 29 beds are split over two buildings in a small cul-de-sac the main unit has 24 beds, 20 of which as flatlets and 4 self-contained flats, opposite this is a 5-bed unit Redford Court Lodge. Both provide rehabilitation to people with an acquired brain injury. It is a unique community where the people we support can address their cognitive, behavioural, physical, and emotional difficulties.

Last year, the average length of stay was 12 weeks. Redford Court also provides a continuing rehabilitation service for those with longer term needs, this addition to the service is facilitated by Redford Court Lodge

You will be trained on how best to provide personalised support to our service users. 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. Were service users have identified physical needs staff are required as needed, to provide hands on personal care which will involve bathing and attending to the individual's care on their behalf. All activities of this nature are fully assessed by Occupational therapists and physiotherapist depending on need, staff are then supported to follow guidance produced by the therapists with full involvement of the service user.

It is a really varied job, with an array of activities to organise and participate in – both at Redford Court/Lodge and in the local Liverpool community: art, crafts, music, sports, gardening, shopping, swimming, and countless others. The unit is a 20-minute bus drive from Liverpool city centre and the Albert dock.

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.

For an insight in to what the role would entail please watch our video detailing a Day in the Life of one of our Support Workers at Brainkind: Working at Brainkind: A day in the life - Millie

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.

Benefits Include:

• A competitive rate of £13.75 per hour
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• 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.