Female Support Worker Location: Hendon, NW4 Salary: £12.50 – £14.00 per hour (DOE) Job Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Part-time, Ad-hoc) Driver Essential: Yes Start Date: ASAP Hours: 4 hours per week - two visits of 2 hours per week NSS PLUS LTD (NeuroSupport Services) is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) regain independence, and improve their quality of life. We are currently seeking professional Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Hendon. The Role Our client is a 67-year-old female, who sustained pelvic fractures in January 2025 (road traffic accident). Her recovery has been extremely slow, and she has significantly reduced mobility (wheelchair, four wheeled walker, or quad stick). The client may benefit from a support worker who can drive, but this is not essential. The client has asked if the support worker can ideally be local, as she does not know the current area well and feels that the support worker will help her get used to her environment / local community. For example, she would like to achieve a goal of being able to access a local church. Key tasks – outlined by the client’s therapy team – include: * Assist client in practising activities. She is currently requiring carer support for her morning wash routine, washing back and lower limbs, grooming (applying cream), oral care. * Meal preparation and kitchen tasks: Practice walking safely within the kitchen area, navigating around furniture and obstacles. * Support weight shifting, reaching, and bending while performing tasks like retrieving items from overhead cupboards, countertops, and lower drawers. *Encourage use of perching stool. * Practice wheelchair skills and wheelchair confidence indoors and outdoor. * Support with community activities: plan and practice establishing a community routine, such as attending church and visiting the local park. * Guiding client through range of motion or strengthening exercises relevant to ADL goals. * Supporting gym attendance (longer-term target) and outdoor activities including shopping whilst she gains confidence and establishes a routine for her to complete these independently. 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