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ILS Case Management; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking dedicated caregivers to support a young man with specific medical needs in a home environment. This role requires compassion, effective communication skills, and experience in dealing with medical conditions. You will provide personal care and participate in meaningful activities that promote well-being and comfort.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Free DBS check

5.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with epilepsy and special needs.
• Driver's license required for operating client vehicle.
• Willingness to learn and patience are desirable characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care, including postural management and personal care.
• Provide support during waking nights for comfort and seizure monitoring.
• Engage the client in social and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Experience with medical conditions

Effective communication

Patience

Compassion

Job description

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Location: Wanstead, London

Days & Hours: Typical Shifts will be: After school hours 5.30pm-9.30pm. Weekends 10.30am-9.00pm Saturday, 1.00pm-8.00pm Sundays, Waking nights 10.00pm-7.30am. More hours will be available during the school holidays.

Pay: £15.00 per hour Monday to Friday days and nights and £16.00 per hour Weekend days and nights

Driver required? Essential

Driving Clients Car? Yes, our clients Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV)

Essential: Experience and confident with working with people with medical conditions, especially epilepsy, hard working, child and family centred

Desirable: Experience of working waking nights. Experience of working with children with special needs (This is preferred but enthusiasm, patience and willingness to learn is desirable).

Accommodation (while on duty): Areas or client accesses are adapted.

Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received, these could be held by video calling

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Our client is a sensitive young man who enjoys being active, going out in nature, being read to, art, swimming, music, movies mainly comedies, and cooking with his mum. He can also be fashion-conscious. This young man knows what he wants and what he does not want.

He has dystonic cerebral palsy affecting all four limbs, epilepsy, and some developmental delays. He requires help with all aspects of daily care, including transfers, seizure monitoring, and engaging in social activities and therapy programs. Waking night care is required for postural management, personal care, comfort, reassurance, and continuous seizure monitoring. Domestic tasks are also part of the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated individuals to join a home care team and support this very special young person. The role requires effective communication, patience, tact, warmth, and compassion.

Pay and Benefits:

• £15.00 per hour Monday to Friday days and nights and £16.00 per hour weekends
• Ongoing training & support provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata
• Free DBS check

To promote continuity of high care standards, you will be offered:

• Induction
• Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department

Safeguarding ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of clients. All prospective employees will be assessed during recruitment. The position requires:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references, including your last employer
• An enhanced DBS certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent employment.