We regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship Location: Gosport, Hampshire Days & Hours: 24 hours per week available in accordance with the rota. Shifts patterns are 7am-7pm for day shifts and 7pm-7am for Waking night shifts. A typical shift would also include a 10 minute handover at the beginning of the shift. The following contracted shifts are available: Week 1: Monday 7am-7pm, Saturday 7pm-7am and Sunday 7am-7pm Week 2: Monday and Saturday, 7am-7pm Some of these hours will need to be worked by more than one person. Bank hours also available to cover for absences of the current team. Pay: Weekdays, Days and Waking Nights: £13.50 per hour and Weekends, Days and Waking Nights: £15.66 per hour. A travel allowance is also available for certain candidates based on their eligibility for this. Driver required? Essential Driving Clients Car? Yes, our client's Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV), automatic Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, when on duty and to attend trainings Essential: Supportingadults with emotional and behavioural needs. Confident with behaviour management and de-escalation techniques. Desirable : Experience of working with adults who have sustained a head injury and who have dementia Family Pets: 1 Beagle dog that is shared with another family member Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received, these could be held via video calling Start Date: ASAP subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks Do you have an interest in Karate, shopping and are able to enjoy activities with Patrick who is friendly and talkative If so he would welcome your application. Introducing Patrick Patrick, born in 1944, is lookingfor a Support Worker to join his existing24-hour care team based in Gosport.Patricksustained a brain injuryin a road traffic collision in 2016. He lives in his own home with his wifeand their shared family dog. Prior to his injury, Patrick achieved a black belt in Karate and he has attended Karate classes for the last 45 years andhe remainsan active member of his local karate club today. Patrick would describe himself as friendly, talkative and jokey He enjoys meeting his neighbour, meeting up with friends/family, going shopping and attending his local Headway group. Patrick uses a wheeled Zimmer frame to get around indoors with close supervision and an attendant wheelchair outside with a battery pack for assistance. He requires supervision, prompting and assistance with all aspects of personal, domestic, social and leisure activities due to cognitive and physical limitations resulting from his brain injury. During the day, the Support Worker will provide hands on care including personal care (washing, dressing and toileting), ongoing rehabilitation, assisting with domestic tasks and will help Patrick to access social and leisure activities at home and in his local and wider community. During the night, the Support Worker willassist Patrick to take his medication and get him ready for bed, attending to his care needs as required throughout out the night, which include making him comfortable and assisting with toileting requirements and managing his catheter. This is wonderful opportunity to join a supportive family and care team where you can make a real difference to Patricks life by maximising his opportunities and promoting his independence wherever possible, 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: Weekdays, Days and Waking Nights: £13.50 per hour and Weekends, Days and Waking Nights: £15.66 per hour On-going training & support provided 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata 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; Satisfactory references, including your last employer; An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. ADZN1_UKTJ