Are you calm, proactive and enthusiastic?
Do you share our values?
Client Focussed - Can you demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Sebastian’s needs?
Integrity - Can you demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner?
Supportive - Can develop productive and professional relationships with others.
Positive - You would be expected to create and inclusive environment and respect diversity.
Quality Focussed – Always maintaining professionalism.
Main Skills and Behaviours
You should have experience of working with someone who has cerebral palsy and be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull. Supporting in the home environment as well as assisting with appointments, liaising with health professionals and therapists and following advice and recommendations whilst ensuring Sebastian's safety and welfare. Comfortable working in Sebastian’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family. By nature, you should be friendly, approachable and have an encouraging approach.
Great organisational skills, punctual, patient, and reliable qualities are something Sebastian will rely on so this is key in supporting him.
A full Job Description and Person Specification is available on request.
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.