Support Worker

We regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship.

Location:Fleet, Hampshire
Days & Hours: Bank hours to cover a mixture of Day & Sleeping Night shifts including weekends. The typical shifts are 12.25 hours, from 7.30am-7.45pm and7.30pm-7.45am. As a bank worker you will be covering for absences for the current team.
Pay:£12.61 per hour, Weekdays; £13.76 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays; Sleeping Nights: National Living Wage (dependent on age)
Driver required?Essential
Driving Clients Car?Yes - Our client has his own car which the Support Worker will need to drive when supporting our client
Using Own Vehicle?Yes, to get to workplace andto attend trainings.Travel allowance available for support workers further than 20 miles drive from clients home (workplace) at a rate of £12.00 per single journey.
Essential:
Knowledge of traumatic brain injury and mental health conditions.
Accommodation (while on duty):Good sized single bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Interview Date:As and when applications are received, and these could be held by via video call
Start Date:ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Mark is very engaging witha greatsense of humour. Heis good company and enjoys having likeminded people around him. He hashis own local radio show. His passion ishouse music,and he loves to attend festivals and gigs when he can. Mark also likes to go on holiday once a year to relax but also to enjoy the music. He attends the gym frequently and goes out for walks and coffee.

Although Mark has a traumatic brain injury, he is independent in personal care activities and independently mobile. He is supported by a 24-hour care team whoare motivated and proactivein supporting Mark's needson a 1:1 basis. The teamprovide mainly cognitive support to him, inhis own very spacious and modern home as well as out in the community. You will be joining a care team where you will be taking direction from the Case Manager and Team Leader to ensure that Mark receives all thesupport he needs to enjoy his life to the fullest.

The role as Support Worker will involve supporting, assisting, and encouraging our client in activities of daily living and enabling him to access the community, gym and social activities. He has a rehabilitation program developed by his treating therapist and requires guidance and support to follow this. He is passionate about music and often attends house music events, so having a similar interest would be beneficial.

This is wonderful opportunity to join a supportive care team where you can make a real difference to Mark'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.

Pay and Benefits:

  • £12.61 per hour, Weekdays; £13.76 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays; Sleeping Nights:
  • National Living Wage (£10.42 per hour)
  • 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, Team Leaderand 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.
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17 May 2024
Location: United Kingdom south east england Fleet
Work type:
Temporary/Contract
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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