With regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship
Location: Hornchurch, Essex
Days & Hours: Variety of hours available to include Waking night shifts (awake for duration) Monday to Sunday 8.30pm-8.30am. Weekends 10.00am-6.00pm and daytime shifts during the school holidays
Pay: Pay Rate 1: £15.23, Monday to Friday days Pay Rate 2: £16.28, Saturday and Sunday days and Bank Holiday days. Pay Rate 3: £15.75, Monday to Friday nights. Pay Rate 4: £16.80, Saturday and Sunday days and Bank Holiday nights
Driver required? Desirable
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, on duty and to attend training
Preferable Experience: Experience of complex medical needs, and supporting a child through waking nights (awake all night), Manual Handling
Desirable: Experience working with children with complex medical and physical needs and an interest in therapy
Accommodation (while on duty): Wheelchair adapted home
Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received, these may be conducted via video calling
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
Simon, was born in 2009, he lives with his parents and older brother. He enjoys watching TV, going to the park and playing with sensory toys.
Simon has Cerebral Palsy, epilepsy, communication difficulties and is wheelchair dependent. Your role will be to support Simon throughout the night and get him ready for school in the morning. You’ll be required to carry out personal care tasks, assisting with transfers, support in all aspects of care including therapy and to assist him in the local community. Two carers are required for each shift to manage his moving and handling needs and monitor his epilepsy. Daytime shifts will consist of supporting his care, therapy, social, emotional and communication needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and motivated person to join a dedicated home care team and develop existing skills and support this very special young man. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and has an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.
Pay and Benefits:
£15.23-£16.80 dependent on shift
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.