Support Workers - Salisbury, United Kingdom - ILS Case Management & Rehabilitation Solutions

ILS Case Management & Rehabilitation Solutions

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Salisbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

About The Role

Location:
Salisbury, Wiltshire

Hours:

Full time and part time hours available to be worked over a 2-week rolling rota, which include weekdays (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) day/night and weekends (Saturday and Sunday) day/night.

Shift timings are 07:45 to 19:00 and 19:00 to 08:00. 24 hours shifts can also be worked. Please contact us if you require more information regarding shifts available.

Pay and Benefits:
£13.75 per hour Monday to Friday, £15.95 per hour Saturday and Sunday. £NLW for sleep in nights (NLW is £10.42 per hour for aged 23+). You will also benefit from 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata. DBS check, full induction, relevant and ongoing training (including The Care Certificate). On-going support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department.**Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Driver - You will be required to drive our client's Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV), (automatic).

Pets:
Please be aware that there is a dog and one cat in the family home.

Desirable:
Experience working with adults with trauma and an interest in therapy.

Background information about the role:

Sebastian, who is in his early twenties, is bright, alert and has a caring nature with a fantastic sense of humour.

He likes his electric guitar and attending all types of concerts, with his support workers.

Sebastian has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and is non-verbal.

He relies on eye gaze technology to communicate with those around him and he is given all his food and fluid via a gastrostomy button (PEG) for which training would be given.

As Sebastian's Support Worker you will be working mainly within the family home, Sebastian will require full assistance with all aspects of daily living; monitoring of medical supplies, and arranging activities he enjoys and chooses.

You will be required to support him accessing the community by planning and arranging social activities. You may be required to accompany Sebastian on holiday. Sebastian requires 2:1 care 24/7.

This is wonderful opportunity to join a supportive family and care team where you can make a real difference to Sebastian's life by maximising his opportunities and promoting his independence wherever possible
, a truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.

About You

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.
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 and Rehabilitation Service 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 beh