With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship.
Location: Cranwell Village, Lincolnshire Working within the family home, local community and occasionally further afield.
Hours: A minimum of 2x 30hr posts needed plus bank. Permanent shifts to include 1 x 24hr shift, 10am to 10am and 1 x 6 hour shift, 9am to 3pm per week on sailing days only. On non-sailing days the shift will be 10am-4pm or 12pm-6pm. Bank hours various (24 hour shifts 10am to 10am, 6 hour shifts 9am to 3pm, Mon-Sun and flexibility required to support holidays, absence of the current team, and activities).
Pay:
£14.06 per hour, Monday - Friday Days £15.83 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holiday Days £NLW (Currently £12.71 per hour for age 21+), Sleeping Nights Benefits:
5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
Free DBS check
Free parking
Pension (subject to qualifying status)
Comprehensive induction
Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate )
Regular clinical supervision and review meetings
Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department
Driving:
Driver required: Essential
Vehicle use: Will be driving the Mercedes wheelchair adapted vehicle (automatic)
Using own vehicle for work: Yes on duty and to attend training
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a young woman with complex physical needs living in her own home.
The role focuses on enabling independence, promoting wellbeing, and supporting our client to live a full and meaningful life. This includes personal care, supporting education and leisure activities, and working closely with family members, therapists and professionals.
Full training will be provided - no previous care experience is required, just the right values, commitment and willingness to learn.
There is a small dog in the home. Main Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting with all aspects of personal care, maintaining dignity and respect at all times
Assisting with nutrition, hydration and medication, including gastrostomy care (training provided)
Supporting physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and exercise programmes as directed
Supporting college work, hobbies, leisure and social activities
Promoting independence, communication, confidence and choice
Safe use of specialist equipment including hoists, wheelchairs and seating systems
Driving and supporting access to the community, education and activities
Maintaining accurate daily records and good communication with the care team
Supporting infection prevention, safety and hygiene standards
Providing emotional reassurance and support
Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated support team
Safeguarding
ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process.
This position will require:
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Satisfactory references, including from your most recent employer
An enhanced DBS check (a conviction will not necessarily prevent employment)
Where a specific gender is stated as essential, this is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief.
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