Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Days & Hours: An average of 20 hrs a week (one week of 18 hours and the next 22 hours). 8 hours to be worked flexibly on a Saturday, 10 hours on weekdays (2 evenings from 4pm-9pm, days can be flexible). There will also be a requirement for babysitting duties one evening shift per fortnight (4 hours), timings to be agreed with Harvey's parents in advance.
Pay: Monday-Friday £16.00 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays £17.00 an hour. Waking nights Monday-Friday (babysitting 4 hours per fortnight) £17.00 an hour.
Driver required? Essential (will need own car to get to work). Driving Client’s Car? Yes, our client’s manual car, however, if you have your own car with business insurance and it would fit Harvey's wheelchair/walker in then a business mileage would be paid. Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, on duty and to attend trainings.
Essential Experience: Knowledge of traumatic brain injury and severe disabilities would be advantageous.
Desirable: Experience of working with children with special needs (this is preferred but enthusiasm, patience and willingness to learn is desirable) and an interest in therapy programmes.
Pets: 1 dog.
Interviews Week Commencing: 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.
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks).
Harvey, born in 2012, is a very energetic young boy who enjoys trips to Costa coffee, swimming, horse riding, playing outside, and gaming. He lives with his mother, father, and elder brother, who are all very important to him. Harvey has a large circle of family and friends who live close by, and he loves get-togethers (especially if it involves late-night dancing!).
Harvey has physical and learning difficulties which mean he requires additional support to take part in the activities he enjoys as well as his personal care. Your role as a Personal Assistant will be to support Harvey to participate in and enjoy a range of leisure activities within the community and at home. You will be required to use your own initiative to ensure Harvey has suitable support when out and about and to assist him with personal care and daily living activities at home. You will be supported by Harvey’s Case Manager and parents to ensure Harvey’s activities are risk assessed, safe, and in line with his choices.
Harvey’s personal assistant would be expected to independently support with all aspects of his care after school and at bedtime and to promote Harvey's learning, whilst always enabling his independence. The role would also involve assisting with client-related domestic tasks and working co-operatively with Harvey's parents. You would also be required to implement strategies/follow therapy programmes devised by his treating therapists to assist Harvey in developing his independence. Support and training would be provided to you by his treating therapists and Case Manager, meaning this role would provide excellent opportunities for a dedicated person to develop existing skills while supporting a fun and engaging boy.
This is a truly rewarding role for someone who can communicate effectively and has the ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth, and compassion.
Pay and Benefits:
* £16-17 per hour dependent on shift
* 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 Case Manager and HR department
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:
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
* An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.
About You:
It would be great to receive your application if you have the following skills/behaviours:
* Must be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available and is designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
* Experience with working with cerebral palsy and severe learning difficulties.
* Confident and comfortable working in Harvey’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family.
* Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Harvey's needs.
* Can demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner.
* A team player who understands the importance of feedback to qualified members of the team.
* Can develop productive and professional relationships with others.
* Actively creates an inclusive environment respecting diversity.
* Good organisational skills who can adhere to standards and quality requirements.
* Friendly, approachable with a proactive and encouraging approach.
* Water confident to assist with hydrotherapy/swimming.
* Punctual, patient, reliable, and trustworthy.
* Can maintain an excellent level of confidentiality.
* Good verbal & written communication skills and IT literate.
* Able to think creatively and to use initiative.
* Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice.
* A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed).
* Comfortable to be around animals (our client has one dog and enjoys horse riding).
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.
About Us:
ILS Case Management is the UK's leading independent nationwide Case Management company.
When a person’s life has been changed by injury, we address the practicalities. We work with children and adults who have had moderate or catastrophic, complex injuries. We assess individual needs and are able to provide a comprehensive Case Management and Rehabilitation Service designed to maximise independence. We are CQC registered and compliant with their standards.
Our Case Managers work closely with our Clients, and we carry out all the recruitment processes on behalf of our Clients; and will support you, from your initial telephone interview right through to arranging employer interviews, trial shifts, and placement.
If you are successfully recruited, you will be employed directly by our client. However, ILS will manage your day-to-day employment, providing you with the support you need to carry out your role. Working as a Carer or Support Worker for an ILS client means that you will have a dedicated Case Manager to oversee your client's care needs.
We are Supportive. It matters to us that our clients and staff know that we care.
We have Integrity. We can be trusted to work in a professional, honest and transparent way.
We are Client Centred. We put our client's aspirations at the centre of everything we do.
We are Quality Focused. We set high standards and aim to exceed them.
We are Positive. We find solutions and empower others.
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