Job Description
With regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship
Location:Swindon
Days & Hours:A minimum of 20 hours per week to be worked flexibly from Monday Sunday in accordance with the clients needs. Generally the shifts will be 5pm-10pm. (5 out of 7 days). You may be asked to provide occasional cover forsleeping nights andweekend day shifts, should the need arise this will be discussed and planned in advance.
Pay:£13.50 per hour, Monday Sunday. £50 per Sleeping Night, Monday Sunday
Driver required?Essential
Driving Client's Car?There may be a need to drive your own car andthe client drives her own car
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes?Yes, On duty and to attend training
Essential:Experience/understanding of mental health issues and/or brain injury and has childcare experience
Desirable: Shares similar interests with Clara.
Family Pets:2dogs, a gecko and a rabbit
Interviews Week Commencing:As and when applications are received, could be held by video calling
Start Date:ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
Clara, in her late 20's, is a chatty and fun person to be around. She is very kind and considerate. Clara loves spending time with family and being around her animals and friends. She enjoys days out with her family, going to the gym, dancing, shopping and cooking her favourite meals.
Clara is an amputee and has been from an early age, she also has a mild brain injury. She is an intelligent person who struggles with anxiety, can be low in mood and has difficulty sustaining her motivation. You will be taking direction from the Case Manager to ensure that Clara receives all the support she needs. She will require assistance with daily routines, housework, and organising to include assisting with her children's routines (she has a son at primary school and is currently expecting another baby).You will be required to look after her children when she goes out to her dance classes, nights out etc.
This is a wonderful opportunity where you can make a real difference to Claras life by maximising her opportunities and promoting her independence wherever possible. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and has an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.
Pay and Benefits:
* £13.50 per hour, Monday Sunday Days. £50 per Sleeping Night, Monday Sunday
* On-going training & support provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
* Free DBS check
* Pension (subject to qualifying status)
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.
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