Support Worker

During the day, the Support Worker will provide hands on care including personal care (washing, dressing and toileting), ongoing rehabilitation, assisting with domestic tasks and will help Patrick to access social and leisure activities at home and in his local and wider community. During the night, the Support Worker will assist Patrick to take his medication and get him ready for bed, attending to his care needs as required throughout out the night, which include making him comfortable and assisting with toileting requirements and managing his catheter., 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.

This is wonderful opportunity to join a supportive family and care team where you can make a real difference to Patrick's life by maximising his opportunities and promoting his independence wherever possible, a truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and 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.
• Experience of working with Acquired Brain Injury would be desirable.
• Confident and comfortable working in Patrick's own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family
• Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Patrick'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
Responsible attitude.
• Good sense of humour.
• Cheerful, caring and positive attitude.
• Reliable, trustworthy and a good communicator
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and to respect Patrick and his family's need for privacy.
• Flexible with start and finish times.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills and confident using I.T
• Full driving license, and able to drive the wheelchair accessible vehicle. Must be over 25 for insurance purposes. Driving endorsements to be disclosed
• Non-smoker - this post operates a non-smoking environment.
• Willing to be in a workplace where there is a resident dog and others may visit
  
  Introducing Patrick
Patrick, born in 1944, is looking for a Support Worker to join his existing 24-hour care team based in Gosport. Patrick sustained a brain injury in a road traffic collision in 2016. He lives in his own home with his wife and their shared family dog. Prior to his injury, Patrick achieved a black belt in Karate and he has attended Karate classes for the last 45 years and he remains an active member of his local karate club today. Patrick would describe himself as friendly, talkative and jokey! He enjoys meeting his neighbour, meeting up with friends/family, going shopping and attending his local Headway group. Patrick uses a wheeled Zimmer frame to get around indoors with close supervision and an attendant wheelchair outside with a battery pack for assistance. He requires supervision, prompting and assistance with all aspects of personal, domestic, social and leisure activities due to cognitive and physical limitations resulting from his brain injury., 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., 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: 24 hours per week available in accordance with the rota. Shifts patterns are 7am-7pm for day shifts and 7pm-7am for Waking night shifts. A typical shift would also include a 10 minute handover at the beginning of the shift. The following contracted shifts are available: Week 1: Monday 7am-7pm, Saturday 7pm-7am and Sunday 7am-7pm Week 2: Monday and Saturday, 7am-7pm Some of these hours will need to be worked by more than one person. Bank hours also available to cover for absences of the current team. Pay: Weekdays, Days and Waking Nights: £13.50 per hour and Weekends, Days and Waking Nights: £15.66 per hour. A travel allowance is also available for certain candidates based on their eligibility for this. Driver required? Essential Driving Clients Car? Yes, our client's Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV), automatic Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, when on duty and to attend trainings Essential: Supporting adults with emotional and behavioural needs. Confident with behaviour management and de-escalation techniques. Desirable: Experience of working with adults who have sustained a head injury and who have dementia Family Pets: 1 Beagle dog that is shared with another family member Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received, these could be held via video calling Start Date: ASAP subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks Do you have an interest in Karate, shopping and are able to enjoy activities with Patrick who is friendly and talkative! If so he would welcome your application.,
• Weekdays, Days and Waking Nights: £13.50 per hour and Weekends, Days and Waking Nights: £15.66 per hour
• 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.