Female Support Worker

Confederacion de Empresarios de Fuerteventura; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A social support organization in London is looking for a caring companion to support a young woman in her daily activities and promote her wellbeing. The role requires resourcefulness, adaptability, and a thoughtful approach to diverse needs. Pay is £18.00 per hour during weekdays and £19.00 on weekends. Training and ongoing support will be provided.

Benefits

Ongoing training

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Free DBS check

Pension (subject to qualifying status)

Qualifications

• Eager to support with daily activities and promote mental and physical wellbeing.
• Able to work in diverse environments and respect autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Organise outings and support cognitive development.
• Design activities to promote physical wellbeing.
• Assist with personal hygiene and mental health needs.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Responsibility

Thoughtfulness

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Location: London NW6

Days & Hours: 16 hours per week (Monday 11:00–18:00, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 16:30–19:30)

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)

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

• As Ls Buddy, You Would Be Responsible For
• • 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 Ls physical and mental wellbeing through: Designing activities to promote Ls core strength (based on advice from physiotherapist); Encouraging L in taking charge of her physical health; Assisting with personal hygiene; Be mindful of Ls mental health needs.

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.

You will receive training and collaborate closely with L's existing support team.

Pay And Benefits

• £18.00 per hour weekdays, £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. 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.

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.

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