Female Support Worker

ILS Case Management; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support company in London is seeking a part-time companion to assist a young woman with specific needs. The role includes promoting mental and physical health, organising outings, and supporting cognitive development. Ideal candidates are resourceful and adaptable, with ongoing training provided. Pay is £18.00 per hour on weekdays and £19.00 on weekends.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Pension (subject to qualifying status)

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Motivated, caring, and enthusiastic in supporting daily activities.
• Ability to promote mental and physical wellbeing.
• Adaptable to diverse situations and needs.

Responsibilities

• Organise outings and incorporate a person-centred approach.
• Design activities to promote physical health and core strength.
• Provide support for cognitive development through educational activities.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Responsibility

Sensitivity to diverse needs

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Location: London NW6

Days & Hours: 16 hours per week (Monday 11.00am – 6.00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4.30pm – 7.30pm)

Pay: £18.00 per hour weekdays, £19.00 per hour weekends

Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received, these may be carried out using video link

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

About the Role

Are you motivated and resourceful, eager to make a meaningful difference? L is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and caring companion to support her in daily activities with focus on promoting her mental and physical wellbeing.

L was diagnosed with global developmental delay after birth. Later, following a group B streptococcal sepsis with multiorgan failure, L required above knee amputation of the left leg and below knee amputation of the right leg. L’s main means of mobility, both indoors and outdoors is a manual wheelchair.

Responsibilities

• Fostering independence through: Organising outings, Mindfully incorporating person-centred approach at every stage.
• Supporting ongoing cognitive development through: Educational activities at home, Creating opportunities for L to be intellectually challenged at appropriate level and pace, Training of Makaton (Sign Language).
• Promoting L’s physical and mental wellbeing through: Designing activities to promote L’s core strength (based on advice from physiotherapist); Encouraging L in taking charge of her physical health; Assisting with personal hygiene; Be mindful of L’s mental health needs.

Candidate profile

• L is a cheerful young woman, energetic and music-loving social butterfly, looking for a buddy who is: Resourceful and responsible; Actively searches for new opportunities for her to enjoy and support her development; Can deal with unpredictable situations; Thoughtful and sensitive to diverse needs; Able to work in a wide range of context (home environment, outings, sports); Respects her autonomy and advocates for her when required; Adaptable and reflective; Can quickly adapt plans if needed; Listens to her needs and wishes; Is prepared to reflect on their practice and willing to carry on learning.

Working with L offers a unique opportunity to gain experience, and would suit a person interested in the intersections of special educational needs and disabilities, traumatic injuries, and mental health.

Pay and Benefits

• £18.00 per hour week days, £19.00 per hour weekends
• On-going training & support provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• 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.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.

Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.