Location:Andover, Hampshire
Days & Hours:7 hours per week on a Saturday from 10am - 5pm. This will be on a rota basis of working 3 Saturdays on and then the following 2 Saturdays off.
Pay:£16.13 per hour, Weekends
Driver required?Essential, using your own vehicle (business mileage will be paid and business insurance will be required)
Driving Clients Car?No
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes?Yes, when on duty and to attend training, business insurance required and a mileage paid
Essential:Supportingadults with mild Cerebral Palsy, poor motor co-ordination and severe learning difficulties.
Desirable: Experience of working with vulnerable adults, in their own home and out in the community.
Family Pets:2 dogs
Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received
Start Date:ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
Have you got a few hours spare at the weekend to work with Rachel who loves pizza!? If so, we would welcome your application.
Introduction to Rachel
Rachel, born in 1988, is a very chatty young lady who is friendly,sociable, considerate and kind. Her family are important to her along with her two dogs.She likes to eat out with her family, especially pizza! She enjoys shopping in charity shops, going on holiday with her Support Worker, watching TV and playing Candy Crush on her iPad.
Rachel has mild Cerebral Palsy with poor motor co-ordination and severe learning disabilities. She can sometimes become anxious when out in the community and is not always aware of the dangers when crossing the road.
You will be guided by her family and Case Manager to provide Rachel with a high standard of care and monitoring. You will help Rachel around the house and in the community, promoting her independence at all times. You will also support her to access all leisure activities, which will also include, encouraging considering new pursuits and interests. There may be a need to help with personal care.
This job will suit someone who is organised,calm and able to bring lots of enthusiasm to the role. This is wonderful opportunity to make a real difference to Rachels life by maximising her opportunities and promoting her independence wherever possible.
Pay And Benefits
* £16.13 per hour, Weekends
* On-going training & support provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
* 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),
* 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.
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.
Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.
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