Paediatric Support Worker - Ipswich, United Kingdom - ILS Case Management & Rehabilitation Solutions

ILS Case Management & Rehabilitation Solutions

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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About The Role

Location:
Ipswich

Days & Hours:
Minimum of 5 hours per month on a fixed term contract basis for - 6 months.

You will be required to work a variety of shifts including after school, weekends, and nights to provide overnight care.

Pay:
£15.00 Weekdays (7am to 10pm), £17.00 Weekends (Days 7am to 10pm), £9.38 for hours spent asleep, Monday to Thursday (10pm to 7am), £10.63 for hours spent asleep, Friday to Sunday (10pm to 7am). Double pay for bank holidays

Driver required? Essential (will only need own car to get to work)

Driving Clients Car? Yes, our client's vehicle

Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? No, just to attend work and potential attendance for training

Essential Experience:
Lone working with teenagers in their own home with mild Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy

Desirable:
Experience working with teenagers with trauma and an interest in therapy

Accommodation (while on duty):Fully adapted family home, with separate Carer's facilities

Jamie, born in 2006, has enthusiasm for life and loves attention He is alert, very engaging and also likes to play and interact socially with others, especially playing football.

He enjoys going to the cinema and attending his clubs, horse riding and swimming.
***- Your role will be to support Jamie will all aspects of daily living and personal care, supervision throughout the day and some attention during the night. To contribute to Jamie's ongoing development with a positive and upbeat attitude and to be able to work closely alongside his family and current support team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a dedicated home care team and develop existing skills and support this very special little boy into his transition to young adult.

A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.

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Pay and Benefits:Pay rates above
On-going training & support provided
5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
Sick leave entitlement
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,
Ongoing support from a dedicated Team Leader, 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
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.
Support worker will need to be able to meet the moving and handling needs of the client, such as getting on and off the floor with ease, lifting a manual wheel chair in and out of the car, pushing a wheelchair and be confident in accessing the community for social activities.
Experience with working with Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy
Confident and comfortable working in Jamie's own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family
Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Jamie'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
Friendly, approachable with a proactive and encouraging approach
Punctual, patient, reliable and trustworthy
Can maintain an excellent level of confidentiality
Good verbal & written communication skills and IT literate
Able to think creatively and to use initiative
Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice
A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed)
Nonsmoker/Vaper (due to Jamie having severe respiratory issues)
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 S