Overview
Location: Huntingdon, PE28 (will be moving to St Neots PE19)
Days & Hours: 3 Support Worker roles available for days, nights and weekends.
Start date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks). Interviews will be on a rolling basis and the advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.
Role details
Support Worker 1 Term Time – Mon 8pm-8:15am, Fri 8pm-8:15am and Sun 8am-8:15pm = 36.75 hrs/week
Support Worker 1 School Holiday – 2 extra Tue & Wed 8am-4pm = 44.75 hrs/week
Average of 38.75 hrs/week
Support Worker 2 Term time – Wed & Sat 8pm-8:15am = 24.5 hrs/week
Support Worker 2 Holiday – Tue & Fri 8am-4pm = 40.5 hrs/week
Average of 28.5 hrs/week
Support Worker 3 Term Time and Holiday – Tue & Thurs 8pm-8:15am, Sat 8am-8:15pm = 36.75 hrs/week
Pay and benefits
Pay: £14.50 days, £15.50 weekends, Sleep in Nights NLW (currently £12.21 for aged 21+), Bank holidays at 1.5x the hourly rate.
Benefits:
* On-going training & support provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
* Pension (subject to qualifying status)
* Free DBS check
Requirements
Driver required? Essential
Driving Clients Car? Yes, Wheelchair adapted vehicle, automatic.
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, on duty and to attend training
Essential: Supporting young adults in their own home. Supporting adults with Cerebral Palsy
Desirable: Experience working with young adults with trauma and an interest in therapy
Accommodation (while on duty): Carer facilities
About the client
Are you an experienced support worker looking to make a real difference in someone’s life?
Introducing Hannah. Hannah is a bright, intelligent young woman born in 2005, with a strong interest in learning and a love for staying active. She lives at home with her family and has a close relationship with her brother. She is currently attending university and enjoys learning, listening, swimming, socialising, and attending community activities.
Hannah has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy affecting all four limbs. She uses an AAC Grid 3 for communication; you will need to allow time to answer questions. A team of Support Workers is in place; transfers and personal care require 2:1 assistance to maintain Hannah’s comfort.
Role responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will:
* Support Hannah in daily living
* Promote Hannah’s learning, wellbeing, and independence at home and in the community
* Ensure all care provided is safe, effective, and person-centred
* Be part of a supportive care team and help maximize Hannah’s opportunities toward independence
Qualities and opportunities
The role is ideal for someone who communicates clearly and confidently, with patience, empathy, warmth, and compassion.
You will receive induction, relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate), regular clinical supervision/review meetings, and ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department.
Safeguarding and equality
Safeguarding: ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. The role requires:
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
* Satisfactory references, including your last employer
* An enhanced DBS certificate (a conviction will not necessarily prevent employment)
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are welcome regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships, religion and belief. If a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement under applicable law.
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