Support Workers (2 To 1)

Ils Case Management; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay 5.6 wks

Pension

Free DBS check

Free parking

Induction

The Care Certificate training

Clinical supervision

Support from Case Manager

Job summary

Ils Case Management in Ipswich is looking for Support Workers to join Jamie's care team. Shifts run Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 to 19:00, with flexibility and the possibility of additional bank shifts to cover holidays and absences.

You will provide 2:1 daily living support, personal care, and manual handling, enabling Jamie to enjoy activities and social engagement. Sleep-in shifts may be required and DBS checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience with Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy and challenging behaviour.
• 2:1 support with daily living and personal care including manual handling.
• Supervision during the day and some night attention.
• Supporting development and leisure activities with a positive approach.
• Collaborating with the family and current support team.
• Accompanying the family on holidays.

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.

Skills

Epilepsy experience

Cerebral Palsy experience

Behaviour management

Personal care support

2:1 support

Job description

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship.

Location: Ipswich, IP3

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.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
• 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

• Driver required: Essential
• 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 , 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.