Support Worker

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting with Michael’s hobbies and interests - he likes to visit the local burger bar and nearby restaurants
• To support Michael become more active, to include visits to the gym and dog walking
• S supporting to manage paperwork and organisation skills
• Maximise Michael’s opportunities and promote his independence
• Working with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion

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.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
• Free DBS check
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free parking
• Induction
• Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department

Qualifications

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references, including from your most recent employer
• Enhanced DBS check (A conviction will not necessarily prevent employment)

Skills and Behaviors

• Must be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided)
• Experience with working with individuals who have difficulties with motivation and initiation
• Experience of working with disability
• Confident and comfortable working in Michael’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family
• Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Michael'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
• 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

About the Role

Michael, born in 1977, and lives with his fiancé, two children and two dogs. Michael loves 'old bangers' and has been known to buy and sell them frequently! He loves tinkering with old cars and in the past, he enjoyed horse riding.

Michael has Achondroplasia, which he has had from birth and an incomplete spinal cord Injury. He finds that he has reduced mobility, stamina and is unable to climb stairs. He also has reduced motivation, initiation and needs support at times to reason through decisions that need to be made. He finds it difficult to establish a routine and get out of his property on a regular basis. He would like to get involved in hobbies and leisure of his choice at home and in the community and feel more independent.

Pay and Schedule

• £15.00 per hour weekdays
• £16.00 per hour, weekends and bank holidays

Company Values

• 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 Focussed. We set high standards and aim to exceed them.
• We are Positive. We find solutions and empower others.