Counselling jobs in Kent

Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistant (CRA)

• Location: Various Kent locations, including:
• Maidstone (Blue Bell Hill)
• Isle of Sheppey/Sheerness
• Sevenoaks
• (Applicants should be located within 1hr drive radius of either)
• Salary: Part-Time: From £15/hour (DOE)
• Additional benefits include travel expenses, enhanced evening/weekend rates, and performance bonuses.
• Wide variety of hours: 7 days a week, many of these packages are 24/7 so candidates should have Weekdays, Weekend, Evening availability, or be flexible in shift patterns.
• **Candidates must be available for Sleep Ins**
• Hours are negotiable to match candidates availability so PT/FT roles are available.
• Drivers Essential: Applicants with a full clean driving license, and access to their own vehicles. Non negotiable.
• Ideally suited to: Psychology or Neuroscience graduates/undergraduates (or related field), looking to kick start a career in Neurorehabilitation.

Be the Difference in Neurorehabilitation

Are you ready to make a real impact in people’s lives, and support those living with Acquired Brain Injuries? At BIS Services, we’re not just offering a job, we’re inviting you to make real changes. As a Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistant, you’ll be at the forefront of helping individuals rebuild their lives after brain injuries, empowering them to improve their independence and maximise function.

This is more than a role, it’s a chance to be part of something bigger, to create meaningful change, and to grow into the professional you aspire to be.

Why Choose BIS Services?

We’re the UK’s leading provider of Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistants, and we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of neurorehabilitation specialists. Here’s what you can expect:

• Specialist Expertise: Work alongside external neuropsychologists, therapists, and other experts in the field. You’ll gain hands, on experience in cognitive rehabilitation, strategy implementation, and fatigue management, among many other skills.
• Make a Difference: Every day, you’ll help clients overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and reach their rehabilitation potential.
• Comprehensive Training: From brain injury modules to advanced cognitive rehabilitation techniques, we’ll equip you with the skills to excel.
• Wellbeing Support: Your mental health matters. We offer a dedicated wellbeing program, counselling services, and a supportive team environment.
• Career Development: Whether you’re aiming for a Doctorate, a career in research, or internal progression, we’ll help you get there. Many of our CRAs have gone on to secure places on clinical programs or advanced senior roles within BIS.
• Flexibility: We understand the importance of balance. Choose hours that fit your lifestyle, whether you’re studying, working full-time, or seeking part-time opportunities, depending on the needs of each client.

About the Role

We are looking for a CRA to join our team for a package of support provision covering the FT/PT hours listed above (Approx 30 hrs + per week). You will be engaging in a cognitive rehabilitation program and community support package, while being supervised by clinicians and liaise with a wider multi-disciplinary team.

Your role will include:

• Supporting the client in their home and community to improve independence , enhance function and personal goals.
• Implementing tailored cognitive rehabilitation programs, including strategy development, psychological approaches, and fatigue management.
• Facilitating social, vocational, and leisure activities that align with the client’s interests.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver a package of rehabilitation approaches.
• Empowering the client to overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their potential.

What You’ll Gain

• Unparalleled experience: Work directly with clients and professionals in a highly specialised field.
• A supportive community: Join a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and aspirations.
• A career springboard: Gain the skills and experience needed to advance in neurorehabilitation, research, psychology, or related fields.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking passionate individuals who:

• Want to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Are empathetic, resilient, patient, analytical and adaptable.
• Thrive in dynamic, client focused environments.
• Are eager to learn and grow within a specialist field.

Why This Role is Perfect for You

This role is ideal for psychology graduates or students in their final year (or from an allied subject) who are looking to gain practical experience in neurorehabilitation. It’s an opportunity to work in a field that combines science, compassion, and creativity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

How to Apply

Ready to start your journey with BIS Services? Please apply via Indeed via the button above, or Send your CV to recruitment@thebiss.co.uk or call 01622 584456. Successful applicants will be invited to complete an online application form and attend an interview with our senior team.

About BIS

We are award winning specialist providers of cognitive rehabilitation and support services in the community, our aim is to maximise function in our clients who are living with a brain injury or neurological illness. Working within a multi and inter disciplinary team, we improve outcomes and enable our clients and their families to manage the effects of brain injury effectively. We are headquartered in Maidstone, Kent, but all of our CRAs are remote working in the community, and our services are nationwide.

Take a look at our website for more information about our services and schemes www.thebiss.co.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to a car?
• Is your experience cognitive or mental health rehabilitation related? Note - this is NOT suitable for physiotherapy or sports rehabilitation.

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• support: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person