Female Support Workers

Location

Nursling, Southampton

Permanent hours: morning support for Monday-Friday 7.30am-9.30am. Bank

Hours:

weekends, school holidays and absences of the current team. Occasional 2:1 care on Tuesdays 3pm-6pm to assist with hydrotherapy.

Monday-Friday - 7.30am–9.30am. Afternoons 2.45pm-7.45pm Saturdays 4-6 hours e.g. 10am-4pm, the occasional Friday or Saturday evening to allow parents an evening out e.g. 6.30pm-11pm and school holiday hours as below. School holidays:
Full days, Monday-Friday between 8.00am-6.00pm (If Bara is able to access a holiday club, may still need transporting and 1:1 support when there). Saturdays as required.

£15.98 per hour, Monday to Friday, £18.11 per hour, Weekends, £31.96 per hour, Bank Holidays

Essential (will need own car to get to work) will be using own car to transport Bara, business insurance required and a mileage paid.

Yes, longer term our client's Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV)

Yes, on duty and to attend training.

Experience working with children with disabilities, personal care and record keeping.

Experience of supporting clients in their own homes, an interest in therapy.

3-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 (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

We are seeking patient and caring Support Workers for Bara, born in . Bara is a delightful and engaging girl who lives with her parents and younger sister. She enjoys visiting the park, having books read to her, colouring, nursery rhymes and painting. Bara attends a local special school directly located opposite her new house in Nursling.

Bara sustained a neurological injury at birth which has resulted in a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy affecting all 4 limbs and developmental delay. Bara is non-weight bearing and requires hoisting for all transfers. She uses a specialist buggy outdoors and is a power wheelchair user; she requires specialist support to maintain her posture. Bara is doubly incontinent but is able to communicate when she needs toileting.

She is making good progress with her verbal language and is supported by a team of therapists.

Your role will be to assist Bara with her personal care needs, supporting her with eating/drinking, transfers between her home equipment and supporting her to play and participate in home-based activities and therapies after school. The role may also include taking her on trips out, supporting her to attend clubs, activities and hydrotherapy, also to be available on occasional evenings (to provide babysitting for both children), to allow the parents some respite for an evening out.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a dedicated family, and supportive care team to develop existing skills and support this very special little girl. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, understanding, warmth and compassion.

• £15.98 per hour, Monday to Friday, £18.11 per hour, Weekends, £31.96 per hour, Bank Holidays
• On-going training & support provided
• 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.