Female Support Worker

Location:
Sevenoaks
Days & Hours:

We are recruiting for a
FemaleSupport Worker on a fixed term contract basis initially for up to 6 months with the possibility of the contract renewing. There is a set shift of Fridays 9.00am-9.00pm with the possibility of additional shifts available to cover absences of the current team. Additional hours could be covering some or all of the following to incorporate 12 hour shifts (9.00am to 9.00pm) and split shifts:
9.00am-3.30pm and 3.30pm-9.00pm Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the bank hours, you may be required to work at short notice, so flexibility is essential for anyone applying to this role. It is possible that this working pattern may change in the future to suit the needs of the client and their family.
Pay:

£17.00-£19.00 per hour, dependent on experience and working hours
Driving Client's Vehicle? Essential you will be driving the Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle
Essential Experience:

Complex medical needs, PEG feeding and administering medication through a PEG, supporting a young adult with Cerebral Palsy. A full UK Drivers licence.
Desirable:
Experience working with young adults with trauma and an interest in therapy.
Pets:

The family have
2 small dogs and a cat
Interviews Week Commencing:

As and when applications are received, these could be held via video calling
Start Date:
ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
Do you like Disney, playing games and all kinds of music? If so, Cristina would welcome your application for a Support Worker.
Introducing Cristina
Cristina, born in 2004, loves all kinds of music, she enjoys reading and sharing YouTube or TikTok videos with people. Her favourite videos are of people singing and dancing, and to watch Disney films or play games on the family TV. Cristina loves being out and about in the community. She lives at home with her family, and wider family living nearby.
Cristina was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy shortly after her birth, characterised by Quadriplegia, global development delay and cognitive impairment. She has a gastrostomy PEG which she receives most of her nutrition, hydration, and medication. She is doubly incontinent and reliant on an electric wheelchair for all mobility and is dependent on hoisting with full assistance from two people for transfers. She has been working hard on her verbal communication and progressing well, other forms of communication she uses includes Makaton, gestures, and facial expressions to express her mood and preferences.
Part of your role as Support Worker will be to support Cristina with her morning and evening routine and to be as independent as possible, to engage in
activities
of daily living, accessing the community and participate in meaningful activities, you will be required to support Cristina to attend a day service and to work with therapists to ensure interventions are maximised.
Morning:

Providing medication through her PEG tube and necessary flushes. Personal care, dressing, transfers with hoist, setting up feeds for the day.
Evening:

Support to get ready for bed to include showering, general personal care, and hoisting (please note Cristina will not tolerate her teeth being brushed).
This is an excellent opportunity for a caring person to develop existing skills by joining a dedicated team of Support Workers supporting
this very special young lady. A truly rewarding role for someone who can communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth, and compassion.
Pay and Benefits:

£17.00-£19.00 per hour dependent on experience
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,
R elevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate),
Regular clinical supervision/review meetings,
O n-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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