Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Odell, Bedfordshire

Job Type: Permanent – Part-Time

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Hours: 14 hours every other week

Shift Pattern: Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00pm–7:00pm (fortnightly)

Driver: Full driving licence and access to own vehicle essential

Priority Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting an experienced and compassionate Rehabilitation Support Worker to support a 26-year-old man living with an acquired brain injury and polytrauma in Odell, Bedfordshire.

This is a rewarding, part-time permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, promoting independence and supporting an individual to maintain a positive, structured daily routine.

You will work closely with an experienced Case Manager and multidisciplinary therapy team, providing consistent, person-centred rehabilitation support.

About the Client

Our client is a friendly 26-year-old man with a great sense of humour who enjoys music, DJing, darts, Lego, fishing and spending time relaxing.

He benefits from encouragement and structured support with everyday activities, including meal preparation, household tasks and maintaining positive routines.

We're looking for someone who can build a genuine connection with him, enjoy friendly conversation and humour, and confidently encourage his independence and wellbeing.

Your

Role and Responsibilities

Supporting meal planning and preparation while encouraging independence and healthy choices

Promoting daily living skills, household routines and light cleaning

Encouraging participation in hobbies, leisure activities and social outings

Providing emotional support, companionship and positive encouragement

Supporting the client to establish structured routines and unwind positively

Transporting the client to appointments and activities when required

Monitoring and reporting changes in mood, motivation or physical wellbeing

Following individual rehabilitation plans and guidance from the multidisciplinary team

Maintaining accurate daily records and shift notes

Working confidently and independently during lone-working shifts

Promoting dignity, privacy, safeguarding and independence at all timesSalary and Benefits

£15.00 per hour

Permanent part-time contract

Consistent fortnightly rota – Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm–7pm

Opportunity to develop experience in brain injury rehabilitation

Work alongside an experienced Case Manager and multidisciplinary team

Training and supervision provided

Company pension

Employee discount benefits

Opportunity to cover additional shifts when availableSuccessful Applicant

Essential

requirements

Minimum 12 months' experience in a UK care or support role

Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle

Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

Confident working independently and using initiative

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Reliable, empathetic, trustworthy and naturally caring

Comfortable supporting daily living activities and household routines

Able to build rapport with a young adult through humour, encouragement and conversation

Available to work Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm–7pm, every other weekDesirable experience:

Previous experience supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries or polytrauma

Understanding of fatigue management and behavioural changes following brain injury

Experience following rehabilitation plans and working alongside therapy teams

Flexibility to occasionally cover additional weekday or weekend shiftsAbout Us

Priority Recruitment is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency connecting experienced support professionals with rewarding opportunities across complex care, rehabilitation and community support.

We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients and candidates, ensuring every placement is supportive, professional and focused on making a genuine difference.

If you're an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding, consistent part-time role where you can help a young adult develop independence and enjoy everyday life, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your healthcare career with Priority Recruitment