Location: Ipswich IP6
Hours: Permanent hours: 25 hours to consist of Tuesday & Thursday 17.00-23.30 and Sundays 11.30-23.30.
Bank hours: Typical shifts are Monday-Friday
9.15-23.30 (these hours would be split between 2 support workers).
Weekend days: 11.00-23.30. Availability for sleeping nights (will be
very ad-hoc and arranged with the family in advance).
Pay:
- Monday to Friday days £15.50
- Weekend days £16.50
- Monday to Thursday sleeping nights £10.50
- Friday to Sunday sleeping night £10.75
Benefits:
- 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
- Pension (subject to qualifying status)
- Free DBS check
- Free parking
- Induction
- Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
- Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department
Driving:
- Driver required: Essential
- Vehicle use: Yes, D's SUV with a fitted hoist in the boot for his wheelchair adapted vehicle during shifts.
- Using own vehicle for work: Own vehicle required to attend training and work-related travel.
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
Pets: 3 cats
Job Summary
We are seeking a patient, caring and alert Support Worker to support D, born in 2009, he lives with his parents and has wider family close by who are very important to him. He enjoys swimming and going for car journeys, he has a very good road knowledge,
D acquired a brain injury shortly after birth and as a result has Cerebral Palsy affecting all 4 limbs. He has a diagnosis of Autism and Asthma and has regular medication for this. He is supported by a Case Manager, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, CAHMS and other Support Workers. D can mobilise independently around the home but can be prone to tripping over objects and his own feet. He has an electric wheelchair for when he is out in the community and a rollator for short walks. D has a diagnosis of OCD which affects his daily life in having to do simple tasks perfectly, this can be timely and cause him distress, when D becomes distressed, he can become both verbally and physically aggressive to others.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting with daily living, home education and to increase D’s independence
- Assistance to dress
- Patience and reassurance whilst helping to manage his OCD
- Working within a team who understand D’s needs and behaviour
- Liaise with the client’s mother, Case Manager and existing care team
- Effective communication
- Work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion
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:
This role requires:
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship is unavailable)
- Satisfactory references, including from your most recent employer
- Enhanced DBS check (A conviction will not necessarily prevent employment)
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.