Bank Support Worker

Confederacion de Empresarios de Fuerteventura; Levington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced individual to support a young boy with personal care and activities. The successful candidate will need to possess a valid driver's license, be water confident, and have an understanding of non-verbal communication methods. Pay ranges from £15.50 for weekdays to £16.50 for weekends, with additional benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Pension

Free DBS check

Regular clinical supervision/review meetings

Qualifications

• Must have own car for commuting.
• Ability to learn non-verbal communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care and meaningful activities.
• Provide close supervision for safety.

Skills

Understanding of non-verbal communication

Water confident

Experience working with children

Job description

Location

Ipswich, IP10

Days & Hours

Bank hours, Various shifts available - evenings, weekends and school holidays.

Pay

Weekdays: £15.50, Weekends: £16.50

Driver required?

Essential (will need own car to get to work)

Driving Clients Car?

Yes, Luke's mobility vehicle

Using Own Vehicle for work purposes?

Yes, On duty and to attend trainings

Essential Experience

Understanding of non-verbal communication i.e. Makaton and talk pad

Desirable

Experience working with children

Pets

4dogs

Accommodation (while on duty)

Family home

Interviews Week Commencing

Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.

Start Date

ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

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

Luke – About the Client

Luke, born in 2012, is a very sociable young boy who loves swimming, walking, physical play and going on leisure outings. He enjoys having familiar people and his iPad around and is fully mobile but non-verbal with a severe brain injury at birth. He requires full support for all personal care needs and is doubly incontinent, requiring 24/7 supervision due to limited awareness of danger.

Role Overview

Your role will be to support Luke with personal care and accessing meaningful activities in and out of the home, sometimes with his mother as second support. You will need to be water confident, learn to communicate using non-verbal methods and his talk pad, and provide close supervision at all times to ensure his safety.

Pay And Benefits

• Weekdays: £15.50 Weekends: £16.50
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check

Offers and Support

• 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.