Job Description
With regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship
Location:Stanwell, Surrey
Days & Hours:Up to 14 hours a week. Typical shifts will be2 shifts during the weekdays, on a Tuesday 4.00pm-8.00pm and 1 additional day (1 day can be flexible, days and hours may increase with time) and Saturdays up to 6 hours. Additional hours will be availableduring the school holidays as agreed with the family. These hours can be covered by more than one person.
Pay:Monday to Friday, £17.00 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays, £19.00 per hour
Driver required?Essential, due to the nature of the role.
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes?Yes, On duty and to attend training, business insurance required and business mileage will be paid.
Essential Experience:Working with children with learning disabilities/brain injuries
Desirable:Experience working in a support/education setting.
Pets:2 dogs and 2 cats
Accommodation (while on duty):Family home, on street parking available near by.
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)
Introducing Hannah who was born in November 2011. She lives at home with her mother, father, 2 younger siblings and has wider family living nearby. Hannah enjoys sport, especially football and is keen to attend a local football club on a Tuesday; she also enjoys baking and has a keen interest in make-up and styling her hair. We are seeking a confident and creative Support Worker to assist Hannah with homework and support her with her interests.
Due to a birth injury, Hannah struggles with her memory and processing information and she needs support with organisation and planning. Hannah can become frustrated at times, and you will need to be aware of the emotional, behavioural and cognitive problems she has as a result of her injuries.She is independent with most aspects of personal care but will require encouragement and prompting at times.
Your role will be to support Hannah with personal care and domestic tasks, food and drink preparation, life skills (promoting independence), completing homework, accompanying her with activities at home and within the community, and providing companionship. You may also be required to help transport Hannah to appointments and taking her to activity clubs, and support Hannah with her therapy programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a family home and develop existing skills and support this very special young lady. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, understanding, warmth and compassion.
Pay and Benefits:
* Monday to Friday, £17.00 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays, £19.00 per hour
* 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.
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.
Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.
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