Location: TA8, Burnham-on-sea, North Somerset
Days & Hours: During term time initially, 21 hours per week after school during the week. At the weekend, 7 hours days to be negotiated. 21 hours in the holidays (13 weeks) which can be flexible but will require full or half days to enjoy activities together. The hours could be split between two people for example weekdays and weekends.
Pay: Weekdays £16.00 per hour, Weekdays and £18.00 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays. Commuting Mileage paid at 45p per mile. Payment for commuting time to client's home can be negotiated at interview.
Driver required? Essential
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? No, you will use the client's vehicle when transporting her but you will need your own car to get to work.
Essential Experience: Working in care
Desirable: Working with teenagers
Pets: 1 small dog
Interviews Week Commencing: As applications are received
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
Introducing our client
If you are a female looking for an enjoyable and rewarding role then we are looking for a Buddy/support worker who is caring and patient to help a young lady access activities such as equine therapy, swimming, beauty, drawing, crafts, bowling, going to the arcade, eating out and playing crazy golf. Our client would also like support within the home to increase her independence. This could include cooking and planning outings. Our client would like the assistance both after school during term time, at the weekends and school holidays. Please note this job could be shared.
Our client is 16, she lives with her parents and two much younger step-siblings. She has some learning disabilities and is in alternative school provision, she struggles with memory recall, high anxiety levels, visual impairment, leg pain and mood changes. At times, she will require prompting around personal care tasks and for example support with changing after swimming. She also has well controlled epilepsy but might have seizures which could be triggered by tiredness, stress, illness, or a trauma. Full training will be provided before working with the client, but careful observation will be required at all times to ensure her safety both in the home and the community.
We would like the Buddy/support worker to be involved with the recommendations made by her rehabilitation professionals to support the client to achieve her potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to help this young lady begin to enjoy activities on her own with assistance. It will be a truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and who has an ability to work with patience, tact, discernment, warmth and kind heartedness.
Pay and Benefits:
£16.00 per hour, Weekdays and £18.00 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays. Mileage to client's home paid at 45p per mile and travel time to be negotiated at interview.
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.