Base: Headway Centre / Outposts / Community 

Responsible To: Services Manager 

Hours of Work: Working 21hrs

Salary: £23,223 / Year (pa full time/pro rata) 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting adults with an acquired brain injury helping them develop their social and cognitive skills leading them to independence 
• Leading and planning one to one or group activities 
• Provision of some very basic personal care (within our centre) 
• Researching and planning activities in line with person centred care plans 
•  Help individuals regain their confidence, learn new skills, and redevelop old ones. 
•  Involve yourself with other charity activities such as fundraising events etc 

Requirements & Skills: 

• Applicants ideally to have an NVQ2 qualification in health care or equivalent qualification/experience in social care 
• A full driving license and use of a car is essential for this role, minibus driving training will be provided 
• The ability to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and be able to use own initiative 
• An awareness and understanding of the sensory, cognitive, and physical disability of a person who has sustained a brain injury or other similar condition such as stroke, dementia or mental health would be desirable 
• IT skills 

Benefits: 

• Our core services are delivered Monday to Friday between 9am and 4:15pm  
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) 
• Free parking on site 
• Stakeholder pension. 
• Training and development programme 

Behaviours Required: 

• Focused on maintaining high standards 
• Supportive of continuous improvements 
• Displays respect and integrity with others 
• Shows initiative and a common-sense approach 
• Able to promote good working relationships 
• Supportive of the Charity’s aims and objectives 

For more information or an application form, please email [email protected]