Support Worker

Days & Hours: The hours will be shared by more than one support worker. Day shifts: Monday-Thursday 9.15am-5.15pm and Fridays 9.15am-1.15pm. Evenings: Monday-Friday 6.30pm-11.30pm. Sleeping nights and occasional Saturdays are on a very ad-hoc basis and arranged with the family in advance., Introducing D
We are seeking a patient, caring and alert Support Worker to support D, born in 2009, he lives with his parents and has wider family close by who are very important to him. He enjoys swimming and going for car journeys, he has a very good road knowledge, he also has a Cineworld pass and likes to go there regularly as a family, he enjoys going to the gym and has a good relationship with the staff there and has built up his own Spotify playlist to accompany him. He would like to go to theme parks and enjoys the big rollercoasters.
D acquired a brain injury shortly after birth and as a result has Cerebral Palsy affecting all 4 limbs. He has a diagnosis of Autism and Asthma and has regular medication for this. He attends a weekly sensory session. He is supported by a Case Manager, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and one other Support Worker. D can mobilise independently around the home but can be prone to tripping over objects and his own feet. He has an electric wheelchair for when he is out in the community and uses a standing frame for 1 hour each day at home.

Your role as a Support Worker, will be to support D with daily living, education and increasing his independence. He requires assistance with dressing but can feed himself independently. During the day he is dry but requires a pad for night-times. You will be working alongside his support worker who has been with the family for 4 years.

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:

• Monday to Friday days £15.50, Weekend days £16.50 Monday to Thursday sleeping nights £10.50 & Friday to Sunday sleeping night £10.75


• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata


• Pension (subject to qualifying status)


• Sickness benefit (on successful completion of the probation period)


• 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., 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. 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.

Driving Clients Car? Yes, D's SUV with a fitted hoist in the boot for his wheelchair
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, On duty and to attend trainings
Essential Experience: Cerebral Palsy, asthma, autism and challenging behaviour
Desirable: Experience working with children with disabilities and an interest in therapy, Are you calm, proactive and enthusiastic?
Do you share our values?

• Client Focussed - Can you demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting our clients needs?


• Integrity - Can you demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner?


• Supportive - Can develop productive and professional relationships with others.


• Positive - You would be expected to create and inclusive environment and respect diversity.


• Quality Focussed - Always maintaining professionalism.


It would be great to receive your application, 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.


• Experience with working with Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Asthma


• Confident and comfortable working in D's own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family


• Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting D'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


• Water confident to assist with hydrotherapy


• 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)
  
  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.


• Monday to Friday days £15.50


• Weekend days £16.50


• Monday to Thursday sleeping nights £10.50


• Friday to Sunday sleeping night £10.75