Female Support Worker

Location

Houghton Regis, Dunstable

We are looking to cover both permanent and bank hours. Permanent hours - 12 hours per week worked on Saturday and Sunday (exact pattern flexible and agreed with Julia and her mother). Bank Hours available - Typical shifts are Monday-Friday 7.30am-9.30am and 3pm-7.30pm plus 6 hours on a Saturday and Sunday which will be worked flexibly.

£16.25 per hour, Weekdays and £17.75 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays

Essential, you will be driving the client's Motability vehicle

Yes, on duty and to attend trainings, will require business insurance and a mileage will be paid

Supporting a young adult within their own home and out in the community.

Experience working with young adults with trauma and an interest in therapy

1 dog

4 bedroom family home

Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.

ASAP or date (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

We are seeking a patient and caring Support Worker to assist Julia, born in 2008. Julia lives with her family. She loves getting her hair and nails done, shopping, dining out and taking her dog for a walk. She has a great sense of humour.

Julia sustained a brain injury following a car accident and as a result now has limited mobility in her arms and legs more predominantly felt on her left side. She has reduced balance and co‑ordination which puts her at risk of falling, she has a wheelchair but very seldom uses this. Julia can have difficulties with emotional regulation and sometimes finds it difficult to process information so time given to answer questions is required.

Assist with Julia’s morning and evening routines which include personal care and getting her ready for school. Help her to develop her independence both within the home and local community while maintaining her safety. Support with therapies as agreed with her team of therapists and Case Manager. Accompany the family on trips and holidays.

• £16.25 per hour Weekdays and £17.75 per hour Weekends and Bank Holidays
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check.

• Induction
• Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
• On‑going support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department

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.

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.

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.