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.
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: Supporting adults 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 a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference to Rachel’s life by maximising her opportunities and promoting her independence wherever possible.
Pay and Benefits:
* 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,
* Ongoing 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;
* An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.
About You
It would be great to receive your application if you have the following skills/behaviours:
* *Female due to providing personal care
* Experience with working with Acquired Brain Injury
* Confident and comfortable working in Rachel’s own home and sensitive to her and her family’s needs and wishes
* Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Rachel's needs
* Can demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner
* A team player who understands the importance of feedback to qualified members of the team
* Can develop productive and professional relationships with others
* Actively creates an inclusive environment respecting diversity
* Good organisational skills who can adhere to standards and quality requirements
* Friendly, approachable with a proactive and encouraging approach
* Water confident to assist with hydrotherapy
* Punctual, patient, reliable and trustworthy
* Can maintain an excellent level of confidentiality
* Good verbal & written communication skills and IT literate
* Able to think creatively and to use initiative
* Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice
* A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed) to drive the client in your own vehicle.
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 with paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.
About Us
ILS Case Management is the UK's leading independent nationwide Case Management company.
When a person’s life has been changed by injury, we address the practicalities. 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.
Our Case Managers work closely with our Clients, and we carry out all the recruitment processes on behalf of our Clients; and will support you, from your initial telephone interview right through to arranging employer interviews, trial shifts, and placement.
If you are successfully recruited, you will be employed directly by our client or their Deputy appointed by the Court of Protection. However, ILS will manage your day-to-day employment, providing you with the support you need to carry out your role. Working as a Carer or Support Worker for an ILS client means that you will have a dedicated Case Manager to oversee your client's care needs.
We are Supportive. It matters to us that our clients and staff know that we care.
We have Integrity. We can be trusted to work in a professional, honest and transparent way.
We are Client Centred. We put our client's aspirations at the centre of everything we do.
We are Quality Focused. We set high standards and aim to exceed them.
We are Positive. We find solutions and empower others.
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