Location: Chester, CH2 Days & Hours: Permanent hours of 24-hours per fortnight on a Wednesday. Plus bank hours to cover for existing staff, variable days. Shifts will be supporting Robert during the day 8:00am to 11:00pm (15 hours) and then overnight as a sleeping night from 11.00pm to 8.00am (9 hours). This would need to be worked as a 24-hour shift.
Pay:
Weekdays - £15.00 per hour
Weekends - £16.23 per hour
Sleeping nights - National Living Wage - (currently £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21+)
Driver required? Essential Driving Clients Vehicle? Yes, Vauxhall manual car. Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes Essential: Supportingadults with complex emotional, behavioural and attachment needs. Confident with behaviour management and de-escalation techniques. Desirable : Experience working with adults with trauma and an interest in therapy Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received these made by held by video calling Start Date: ASAP(subject to satisfactory employment checks)
Robert, a caring gentleman with a lovely smile, was born in 1986. He really enjoys participating in leisure activitiesincluding snooker and darts, and also enjoys listening to his favourite bands (heavy metal) and attending music concerts, including cover bands, and attends a local disco once a week, within his local area. He really enjoys walking in the countryside and had a goal to climb Snowdon. He is looking for asupport worker to help him enjoy all these activities on a regular basis.
Robert has short term memory affecting his ability to live independently and requires help and support with the domestic tasks of daily living;planning and organising his daily routine as well asbeing able to enjoy his hobbies and interests. He has a small number of close friends who are very important to him.
This job would suit someone who is calm yetvery proactive and able to bring lots of enthusiasm to the role. Someonewho can work 24-hour shifts and enjoys the same hobbies and music would be ideal. You will be a lone worker but will have support and supervision provided by a Team Leader and/or Case Manager.This is wonderful opportunity to join a supportive team where you can make a real difference to Roberts life by maximising his opportunities and promoting his independence wherever possible .
Pay and Benefits:
Weekdays - £15.00 per hour, Weekends - £16.23 per hour, Sleeping nights at £NLW per hour - (currently £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21+)
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), and client specific training
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.
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