Support Workers (2 to 1)

Independent Living Solutions Ltd.; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (subject to qualifying status)

Free DBS check

Free parking

Induction

The Care Certificate training

Regular clinical supervision

Support from Case Manager and HR

Job summary

Independent Living Solutions Ltd. is seeking Support Workers to assist Jamie at home, covering Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, typically 9.00am–7.00pm. Roles include 2:1 daily living support, mobility assistance, and participation in leisure activities with a dedicated Case Manager.

Salary ranges £16.54–£18.74 per hour depending on shift and DBS status, with potential sleep-in shifts paid at a different rate. Start ASAP subject to checks.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy.
• Ability to provide 2:1 support with daily living and personal care including manual handling.
• Able to work with the family and current support team.
• Confident with mobility and handling tasks; physically capable.
• Good verbal and written communication; IT literate.
• Willing to work flexibly and cover shifts; sleep-ins may occur.

Responsibilities

• 2:1 support with all aspects of daily living and personal care.
• Supervision throughout the day and some night-time support.
• Contributing to Jamie’s development and leisure activities.
• Work alongside the family and current support team.
• Accompanying the family on holidays.

Skills

Epilepsy experience

Cerebral Palsy experience

Manual handling

Communication skills

Makaton

Driving licence

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

£16.54 - £18.74 per hour, dependent on shift pattern.

About The Role

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship.

Hours: We are looking for Support Workers to cover shifts on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, typically from 9.00am to 7.00pm. These hours can be shared between more than one person, so we welcome applications from candidates who may be able to cover some or all of the available shifts.

The Support Worker team provides support 24 hours a day 7 days a week on a rota basis, so flexibility around shift start and finish times will be required. There will also be opportunities to pick up additional bank shifts to provide cover for holidays and other team absences.

Pay: £16.54 Monday to Friday (Days, 7.00 am to 10.00pm), £18.74 Weekends (Days, 7.00am to 10.00pm). Please note: The role may include sleep-in shifts, which are paid at a different rate from the daytime hourly rates quoted.

• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check
• Free parking
• Induction
• Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR Department

Driving:

• Vehicle use: Will be using Jamie's vehicle, automatic - flat boot floor for ease of lifting his wheel chair in and out
• Using own vehicle for work: Yes, on duty and to attend training and team meetings

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Job Summary

Jamie, born in 2006, has enthusiasm for life and loves attention! He is alert, very engaging and also likes to play and interact socially with others, especially kicking footballs. He enjoys going to the cinema, attending his clubs, and loves swimming.

Jamie has moderate Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy and requires reliable, caring, positive and pro-active special needs Support Workers to join his team to help him lead a fulfilling life and to be given the opportunity to undertake the activities he enjoys. He uses a wheelchair when out, as he tires very easily, he walks aided or will hold your hand or shoulder for support. Jamie benefits from having two people to support him, he has no risk awareness so does require support for physical activities. He has limited verbal communication and uses Makaton signs and facial expressions/gestures to help him be understood, he uses an iPad to aid his communication and make choices. Jamie can also present with challenging physical behaviour when feeling worried or anxious which requires support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience with Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy and challenging behaviour.
• 2:1 support with all aspects of daily living and personal care, which incorporates a lot of manual handling.
• Supervision throughout the day and some attention during the night.
• Contributing to Jamie’s ongoing development and leisure activities with a positive and upbeat attitude.
• Working alongside the family and current support team.
• Accompanying the family on holidays.

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 from your most recent employer
• Enhanced DBS check (A conviction will not necessarily prevent employment)

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.

About You

• 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 ofhandling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
• Youwill need to be able to meet the physical moving and handling needs of the client, such as getting on and off the floor with ease, lifting a manual wheel chair in and out of the car, pushing a wheelchair and be confident in accessing the community for social activities.
• Experience with working with Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy.
• Confident and comfortable working in Jamie’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family.
• Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Jamie'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.
• Punctual, patient, reliable and trustworthy.
• Can maintain an excellent level of confidentiality.
• Good verbal & written communication skills and IT literate.
• Able to think creatively and to use initiative.
• Water confident to assist with swimming.
• Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice.
• A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed).
• Non-smoker/Non-Vaper (due to Jamie having severe respiratory issues).

About Us

ILS CaseManagementis 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.

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 byour 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.

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. Weput our client's aspirations at the centre of everything we do.

We are Quality Focused. Weset high standards and aim to exceed them.

We are Positive. Wefind solutions and empower others.