Female Support Worker

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship.

Location: Wisbech Saint Mary, Cambridgeshire

Hours: Current shift patterns include a mixture of evening and longer day shifts, for example:

• Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 3:30pm to 10:00pm (Approx)
• Tuesday: 2:30pm to 10:00pm (Approx)
• Friday: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Approx)
• Night shifts may be available in the future.

Its important that our client is given the independence of choosing her bedtime and for this reason finish times will be somewhat flexible.

Flexibility is important, as shifts may vary depending on activities, appointments, and our client's individual needs. Applicants willing to support occasional later evenings, weekends, respite support, and future sleep-in opportunities would be welcomed.

Pay:

• Weekdays: £16.32
• Weekend days: £17.62
• Sleeping nights: NLW

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: Will be using the family WAV, automatic
• Using own vehicle for work: Yes, on duty and to attend training

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Job Summary

Our client is an inspiring young woman with Cerebral Palsy who is looking to expand her support team as she continues her journey into adulthood. She is a full-time wheelchair user and requires support with personal care and daily living activities; however, her vibrant personality, determination, and sense of humour are what truly define her. She is highly sociable, loves meeting new people, and enjoys helping others within her community.

Our client communicates using a sophisticated AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device, which she controls through precise head movements. Through this technology, she is able to express her thoughts, make choices, and actively direct her own life. She is passionate about music, enjoys sharing her favourite artists with those around her, and has aspirations to explore opportunities within the music industry, including DJing. She recently enjoyed volunteering within her local community, using her communication device to engage confidently with members of the public.

This is an exciting opportunity to support a bright, ambitious young adult who is keen to develop her independence, access new experiences, and build meaningful relationships. We are looking for Support Workers who can bring enthusiasm, creativity, and positive energy to her life whilst supporting her to achieve her goals and become part of a developing team.

The family have two very playful, but gentle, family dogs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support both within the family home and out in the community
• Supporting with personal care, moving and handling, communication, social activities and community access to pursue hobbies and interests
• Assist the client during hydrotherapy sessions, working alongside the Therapist to provide safe, effective support in the pool
• Increasing our client's independence, confidence and participation in everyday life
• An interest in supporting young adults to achieve their goals
• Work with our client's family and Case Manager collaboratively
• To understand the principles of safeguarding and professional boundaries and to implement and promote these at work

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
• Satisfactory references, including from your most recent employer
• Enhanced DBS check (A conviction will not necessarily prevent employment)

Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.

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.