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