Bank Support Worker

Simon has Cerebral Palsy, epilepsy, communication difficulties and is wheelchair dependent. Your role will be to support Simon throughout the night and get him ready for school in the morning. You'll be required to carry out personal care tasks, assisting with transfers, support in all aspects of care including therapy and to assist him in the local community. Two carers are required for each shift to manage his moving and handling needs and monitor his epilepsy. Daytime shifts will consist of supporting his care, therapy, social, emotional and communication needs., 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.

Preferable Experience: Experience of complex medical needs, and supporting a child through waking nights (awake all night), Manual Handling Desirable: Experience working with children with complex medical and physical needs and an interest in therapy, This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and motivated 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 has an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.,

• 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.
• Confident and comfortable working in Simon's own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family
• Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Simon'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
Desirable
• Experience with working with Cerebral Palsy
• Water confident to assist with hydrotherapy
• A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed)
  
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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., 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.

Days & Hours: Variety of hours available to include Waking night shifts (awake for duration) Monday to Sunday 8.30pm-8.30am. Weekends 10.00am-6.00pm and daytime shifts during the school holidays Pay: Pay Rate 1: £15.23, Monday to Friday days Pay Rate 2: £16.28, Saturday and Sunday days and Bank Holiday days. Pay Rate 3: £15.75, Monday to Friday nights. Pay Rate 4: £16.80, Saturday and Sunday days and Bank Holiday nights, £15.23-£16.80 dependent on shift On-going training & support provided 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata 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 dedicated 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.