Support Worker

Independent Living Solutions Ltd ,
Ipswich, Suffolk
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Salary: From £8.21 to £12 per hour

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Location: Ipswich Days & Hours: Up to 35 hours per week. You will be required to work a variety of shifts including days, weekends and nights to provide overnight care. Additional hours may be required to cover when other staff are absent and during the school holidays. Pay: Weekdays £10.45 per hour Weekdays and £11.52 per hour Weekends and Bank Holidays. £NLW per hour for Sleeping nights and £12.00 per hour for Waking nights Driver required? Essential (will only need own car to get to work) Driving Clients Car? Yes, our client's Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV) Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? No, just to attend work and potential attendance for training Essential Experience: Working with children with mild Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy Desirable: Experience working with children with trauma and an interest in therapy Accommodation (while on duty): Fully adapted family home, with separate Carer's facilities Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks) Jamie, aged 13, has enthusiasm for life and loves attention He is alert, very engaging and also likes to play and interact socially with others, especially playing football. He enjoys going to the cinema and attending his clubs, horse riding and swimming. Jamie has moderate Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy and requires a reliable, caring, confident and pro-active special needs Support Worker to join his team to help him lead a fulfilling life and to be given the opportunity to undertake the activities he enjoys. He uses a wheelchair when out as he tires very easily, he walks independently, although unsteadily at times, or will hold your hand for support. Jamie has no risk awareness so does require support for physical activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a dedicated home care team and develop existing skills and support this very special little boy into his transition to young adult. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion. Pay and Benefits: Pay: Weekdays £10.45 per hour Weekdays and £11.52 per hour Weekends and Bank Holidays. £NLW per hour for Sleeping nights and £12.00 per hour for Waking nights On-going training & support provided 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata Sick leave entitlement Free DBS check. In order to promote continuity of our high care standards, you will be offered: • Induction, • Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate), • Regular clinical supervision/review meetings, • On-going support from a dedicated Team Leader, Case Manager and HR department This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89770993

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