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Support Worker

Location:
Ipswich
Specialism:
Carer/Support Worker/Client Recruitment
Remuneration:
£15.75 - £17.85 per hour, dependent on shift pattern.
About The Role

We regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship.

Location: Ipswich
Days & Hours: A minimum of 5 hours per week.  You will be required to work a variety of shifts including after college, weekends, and nights to provide overnight care. Additional hours may be available to cover absences of the current care team.

Pay: £15.75 Monday to Friday (Days, 7.00 am to 10.00pm), £17.85 Weekends (Days, 7.00am to 10.00pm), £10.50 for hours spent asleep (Sleeping Nights), Monday to Thursday (10.00pm to 7.00am) and £11.16 for hours spent asleep (Sleeping Nights), Friday to Sunday (10.00pm to 7.00am). 
Driver required? Essential (will only need own car to get to work)
Driving Clients Car? Yes, our client's vehicle
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? No, just to attend work and potential attendance for training     
Essential Experience: Lone working with teenagers in their own home with mild Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
Desirable: Experience working with teenagers with trauma and an interest in therapy
Accommodation (while on duty): Fully adapted family home, with separate Carer's facilities
Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received, this may be completed via video link
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Would you like to work with a young adult who has enthusiasm for life and loves attention?  If so, Jamie would welcome your application

Introducing Jamie
Jamie, born in 2006, has enthusiasm for life and loves attention!  He is alert, very engaging and also likes to play and interact socially with others, especially playing football.  He enjoys going to the cinema and attending his clubs, horse riding and swimming.

Jamie has moderate Cerebral Palsy (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cerebral-palsy/) and epilepsy and requires reliable, caring, positive and pro-active special needs Support Workers to join his team to help him lead a fulfilling life and to be given the opportunity to undertake the activities he enjoys.  He uses a wheelchair when out, as he tires very easily, he walks unaided, although unsteadily at times, or will hold your hand for support, sometimes Jamie benefits from having two people to support him.  Jamie has no risk awareness so does require support for physical activities.  He has limited verbal communication and uses Makaton signs and facial expressions/gestures to help him be understood.  He uses an iPad to aid his communication and make choices.

Your role as a Support Worker will be to support Jamie will all aspects of daily living and personal care, supervision throughout the day and some attention during the night.  To contribute to Jamie's ongoing development with a positive and upbeat attitude and to be able to work closely alongside his family and current support team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a dedicated home care team and develop existing skills and support this very special young man.  A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.  

Pay and Benefits:
  • Pay rates above
  • On-going training and support provided
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
  • Sick leave entitlement
  • Free DBS check
In order to promote continuity of our high care standards, you will be offered:
  • Induction,
  • Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate),
  • Regular clinical supervision/review meetings,
  • On-going support from a Case Manager and HR Department

Safeguarding
ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our Clients within the activities we undertake, and ILS expects all our Clients’ employees and workers to share this commitment.  The suitability of all prospective employees or workers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.  This position will require:

  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
  • Satisfactory references, including your last employer
  • An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed
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About You

It would be great to receive your application, for this rewarding role as a Support Worker if you have the following skills/behaviours:

  • Must be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available and is designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
  • You will need to be able to meet the moving and handling needs of the client, such as getting on and off the floor with ease, lifting a manual wheel chair in and out of the car, pushing a wheelchair and be confident in accessing the community for social activities. 
  • Experience with working with Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy.
  • Confident and comfortable working in Jamie’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family.
  • Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Jamie's needs.
  • Can demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner.
  • A team player who understands the importance of feedback to qualified members of the team.
  • Can develop productive and professional relationships with others.
  • Actively creates an inclusive environment respecting diversity.
  • Good organisational skills who can adhere to standards and quality requirements.
  • Friendly, approachable with a proactive and encouraging approach.         
  • Punctual, patient, reliable and trustworthy.
  • Can maintain an excellent level of confidentiality.
  • Good verbal & written communication skills and IT literate.
  • Able to think creatively and to use initiative.
  • Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice.
  • A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed).
  • Non-smoker/Non-Vaper (due to Jamie having severe respiratory issues).
About Us

ILS Case Management is the UK's leading independent nationwide Case Management company.

When a person’s life has been changed by injury, we address the practicalities.  We work with children and adults who have had moderate or catastrophic, complex injuries.  We assess individual needs and are able to provide a comprehensive Case Management and Rehabilitation Service designed to maximise independence.  We are CQC registered and compliant with their standards.

Our Case Managers work closely with our Clients, and we carry out all the recruitment processes on behalf of our Clients; and will support you, from your initial telephone interview right through to arranging employer interviews, trial shifts and placement.

If you are successfully recruited, you will be employed directly by our client or their Deputy appointed by the Court of Protection.  However, ILS will manage your day to day employment, providing you with the support you need to carry out your role.  Working as a Carer or Support Worker for an ILS client means that you will have a dedicated Case Manager to oversee your client's care needs.

For more detailed information about working as a Carer or Support Worker for ILS, please visit: https://www.indliv.co.uk/careers/work-as-a-carer-support-worker

Our Company Values

We are Supportive.  It matters to us that our clients and staff know that we care.

We have Integrity.  We can be trusted to work in a professional, honest and transparent way.
We are Client Centred.  We put our client's aspirations at the centre of everything we do.
We are Quality Focussed.  We set high standards and aim to exceed them.
We are Positive.  We find solutions and empower others.   

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