75 hours per week (15 shifts over a 4-5 week rolling rota available - number of shifts to be confirmed, equating to an average of 36.Typical shift patterns are days, 7.45am-8pm and nights, 7.16 per hour, for all shifts
Following successful completion of probation: £65 per hour, for all shifts
17 per hour, for all shifts
Applicants need their own car to get to work due to the location of the client's home.
Driving Clients Car? There is not currently a need to drive the client's car. Yes (if licence held) to attend training and supervision. Supervision can be held virtually.
Essential Experience: Complex medical needs and supporting a person through waking nights
Experience working with adults with complex trauma, PEG feeding and an interest in therapy
Pets: 1 dog but it lives within the family home on the same site (adjacent to the client)
Accommodation (while on duty): Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
We’re looking for dynamic, creative individuals to join our team in supporting a vibrant young man with physical and developmental challenges. This role is more than just care—it’s about bringing energy, creativity, and fun into his daily life!
Living in a fully adapted home with his family, he requires 2:1 support for all his daily needs (he cannot be left unattended). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit team that works collaboratively to enhance his quality of life through meaningful interaction, therapeutic activities, and structured routines.
Engage in Daily Activities: Help plan and participate in activities that stimulate and entertain, ensuring every day is filled with moments of joy.
Support and Care: Provide essential care, including preparing and giving all food and drinks for our client, personal care and medication administration, while ensuring his safety and wellbeing.
Experience in Care: You should have experience with complex medical needs. Experience with adults with trauma or an interest in therapy is a bonus.
Team Player: You’ll work closely with another support worker and the family, so being a co-operative and communicative team member is essential.
Competitive hourly pay with incremental increases (as outlined above)
~ Ongoing training and support, including The Care Certificate
~6 weeks annual leave pro rata
~ Free DBS check and pension (subject to qualifying status)
~ NVQ Level 3 in care (or equivalent) is essential.
A full driving license is required due to the location and potential future need to drive the client’s adapted vehicle.
If you’re ready to bring your energy, creativity and care skills to a role where you’ll be truly valued, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now and help us create a vibrant, supportive environment for this exceptional young man.
We are committed to equality and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or background.
It matters to us that our clients and staff know that we care.
We are Quality Focussed. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or experience in care is essential
Experience of caring for someone with physical and learning disabilities.
Experience of working in a special education facility is desirable.
Experience of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and language therapy is preferable.
Training in managing epilepsy is preferable, but training can be provided.
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 of handling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
Actively creates an inclusive environment respecting diversity
Good organisational skills who can adhere to standards and quality requirements
Water confident - to support with hydrotherapy
Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice
A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed)
ILS Case Management is the UK's leading independent nationwide Case Management company.
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.
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