Support Workers, Healthcare Nursing

Location:

Salisbury, Wiltshire

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 Thu 14:00-19:00 Fri 7:45-19:00 Sat 7:45-19:00 Sun 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 Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata) 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:
Driver required:
Essential 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 energetic, caring, and reliable 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 Someone with energy, patience, and a positive attitude Experience supporting adults with complex care needs Awareness of emotional, behavioural, and cognitive needs Willingness to learn and grow with on-the-job and professional training An interest in therapy and personal development Playing a guitar or a music lover 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.