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Support Worker / Buddy

Location:
Eastleigh
Specialism:
Carer/Support Worker/Client Recruitment
Remuneration:
£12.50 to £13.50 per hour
About The Role

We regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship

Location: Eastleigh
Days & Hours:  A minimum of 5 hours per week on a Thursday afternoon, typical hours would be 12pm to 5pm but days and times are flexible and are arranged one month in advance. For a day trip, 6 hours may be required, so scope for additional hours, by prior arrangement on occasions according to the needs of Sam.  
Pay: Weekday: £12.50 per hour / Weekend and Bank holidays: £13.50 per hour  
Driver required? Essential
Driving Clients Car? Yes
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, On duty and to attend trainings 
Essential: Supporting adults with confidence building 
Desirable: Experience supporting adults with spinal injury to access activities in the community
Interviews Week Commencing:  As and when applications are received, these may be held via video calling
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Would you like to help Sam in accessing and trying new activities?  Are you interested in motor sports, cricket, film, and music?  If so, he would welcome your application.
Introducing Sam
Sam is a young man born in 1992, who is very keen to open up his social network by trying new activities and accessing the community. Sam requires a Support Worker/Buddy to enable him to access social and leisure pursuits outside of the home independently of his family. Sam has an interest in motor sports, cricket, film and music and having similar interests to him would be beneficial. Activities typically might include shopping, cinema, bowling, as well as sports based activities and occasional longer day trips.  
 
Sam suffered a spinal injury in his mid teens following surgery to correct a spinal deformity. This injury resulted in reduced functional use of the lower half of his body.  He uses a wheelchair for mobility and is independent in personal care and requires some support with car transfers to lift his lightweight wheelchair in and out of the vehicle. 
 
Sam can lack confidence, so requires a confident, supportive and responsible person to support him to increase his independence. 
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a team and develop existing skills. 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:

  • Weekday: £12.50 per hour / Weekend: £13.50 per hour
  • 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.

About You

It would be great to receive your application, if you have the following skills/behaviours:

  • Must be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available and is designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
  • Proactive approach to developing an appropriate range of activities and willing to participate in a variety of outdoor/ rural activities.
  • Confident about working in Sam's own home and other locations and sensitive to his needs and wishes.
  • Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Sam'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
  • The ability to learn new skills and happy to learn new things in accordance with the Sam's programme.
  • Flexible - to alter the planned activities if necessary - able to use own initiative.
  • Patient and tolerant with a responsible and positive attitude. 
  • Proactive, encouraging and consistent approach.
  • Cheerful and caring  with a good sense of humour. 
  • Reliable, trustworthy and a good communicator with a basic understanding of the principles of rehabilitation.
  • Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and to respect Sam and their family's need for privacy.
  • Able to keep own record of hours worked and to attend supervision, as required.
  • Write, store and submit case notes securely in accordance with the monthly submission date 
  • Flexible with start and finish times according to the needs of Sam.
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills and confident using IT.
  • Full clean driving licence and able to drive Sam in his own vehicle.
  • Non smoker - this post operates a non-smoking environment.
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 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.

For more detailed information about working as a carer or support worker for ILS, please visit: http://www.indliv.co.uk/about-us/careers/work-as-a-carer-support-worker

Our Company Values
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 Focussed.  We set high standards and aim to exceed them.
We are Positive.  We find solutions and empower others. 

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