Location: Houghton Regis, Dunstable
Days & Hours: We are looking to cover both permanent and bank hours. Permanent hours - 12 hours per week worked on Saturday and Sunday (exact pattern flexible and agreed with Julia and her mother). Bank Hours available - Typical shifts are Monday-Friday 7.30am-9.30am and 3pm-7.30pm plus 6 hours on a Saturday and Sunday which will be worked flexibly.
Pay: £16.25 per hour, Weekdays and £17.75 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays
Driver required? Essential, you will be driving the client's Motability vehicle
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, On duty and to attend trainings, will require business insurance and a mileage will be paid
Essential Experience: Supporting a young adult within their own home and out in the community.
Desirable: Experience working with young adults with trauma and an interest in therapy
Pets: 1 dog
Accommodation (while on duty): 4 bedroom family home
Interviews Week Commencing: Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.
Start Date: ASAP or date (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
We are seeking a patient and caring Support Worker to assist Julia, born in. Julia lives with her family. She loves getting her hair and nails done, shopping, dining out and taking her dog for a walk. She is also strongly interested in animal care, country music, and writing short stories and poems. She has a great sense of humour.
Julia sustained a brain injury following a car accident and as a result now has limited mobility in her arms, and legs more predominantly felt on her left side. She has reduced balance and co-ordination which puts her at risk of falling, she has a wheelchair but very seldom uses this. Julia can have difficulties with emotional regulation and sometimes finds it difficult to process information so time given to answer questions is required.
Your role as Julia's Support Worker, will be to assist with her morning and evening routines which include; personal care, getting her ready for school and helping her to develop her independence both within the home and local community (whilst maintaining her safety). Supporting with therapies as agreed with her team of therapists and Case Manager. To accompany the family on trips and holidays.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a dedicated family and develop existing skills and support this very special young lady. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.
Pay and Benefits:
1. £16.25 per hour Weekdays and £17.75 per hour Weekends and Bank Holidays
2. 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
3. Pension (subject to qualifying status)
4. Free DBS check.
In order to promote continuity of our high care standards, you will be offered:
5. Induction,
6. Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate),
7. Regular clinical supervision/review meetings,
8. 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:
9. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK;
10. Satisfactory references, including your last employer;
11. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.