Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Hours: 2-week rolling rota and shifts will be shared by more than 1 support worker.
Shifts include weekdays and weekends, days (07:45–19:00) and waking nights (19:00–08:00). 24-hour on call shifts available for holidays.

Week 1:

• Tue 14:00-19:00
• Fri 7:45-19:00
• Sat 7:45-19:00

Week 2:

• Fri 7:45-19:00

Pay:

• £15.15/hour (Monday to Friday days and waking nights)
• £17.58/hour (Saturday and Sunday and waking nights)
• On call, £25 for 12 hours, Loco Parentis. If called in to cover a shift, the shift will be paid at 1.5 x appropriate rate
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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:

• Vehicle use: Will be using Sebastian’s wheelchair adapted vehicle, automatic
• Using own vehicle for work:Yes, on duty and to attend training

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Job Summary
Hi, I’m Sebastian! I’m in my mid-twenties, I’ve got a great sense of humour, I love my electric guitar, and I’m always up for a good concert, I am in an online choir and enjoy online music groups. I’m looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic people to join my support team and help me live life to the fullest.

I have Cerebral Palsy and I’m non-verbal, but I use eye gaze technology to communicate. I also receive all my food and fluids through a PEG, and full training will be provided for this.

You’ll be working mainly in my family home, helping me with all aspects of daily living, keeping track of medical supplies, and planning activities I enjoy. I need 2:1 care 24/7, so you’ll always be working alongside another team member. You might even get to come on holiday with me!

A heads-up: I live with a cat, who lives in the main part of the house.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support with all aspects of daily living.
• Work as part of a 2:1 support team to ensure safe and effective care at all times.
• Support with PEG feeding following training and agreed care plans.
• Assist with communication using eye gaze technology.
• Help monitor and maintain medical and care supplies.
• Support attendance at activities, hobbies, appointments and social outings.
• Follow therapy programmes and guidance from the wider multidisciplinary team where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and report any concerns in line with agreed procedures.
• Promote independence, choice and wellbeing in all aspects of support.

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.

• Must be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available andisdesigned to reduce the risk of handling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and to respect Sebastian and his family's…