Team Leader / Senior Support Worker

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship

Location

New Alresford, Hampshire. SO24

Days & Hours

Up to 128 hours per 4 week cycle (average of 36 hours per week including Deputy Team Leader hours). Flexibility may be required on the start and finish times to meet Tristan's individual needs. To participate in the on call rota alongside the Team Leader and Nurse Advisor. Part-time applications accepted.

Pay

£17.00 per hour, Monday to Friday days and Waking nights

£19.00 per hour, Weekend Days and Bank Holidays

£NLW (currently £12.71 p/h for workers age 21 and over) per hour, Sleeping Nights Monday to Thursday (between 11pm and 7am)

£NLW (currently £12.71 p/h for workers age 21 and above) + £1 per hour per hour, Weekend and Bank Holiday Sleeping Nights (Friday to Sunday and Bank or Public holidays, between 11pm and 7am)

£31.20 per shift, On standby

Driver required

Essential (will need own car to get to work as the client lives in a rural setting with no public transport)

Driving Clients Car

Yes, our client's Adapted Vehicle which is automatic

Using

Own Vehicle for work purposes

Essential to get to and from work as client is not near any public transport links, and to attend training

Essential Experience

Previous experience of working with children/young adults with neuro disability.

Desirable

Experience of and qualifications in caring for children/young people with severe disabilities. PEG experience.

Pets

1 Family dog, very friendly but does bark.

Accommodation (while on duty)

Fully adapted family home, with separate Carer's entrance and Carer's room and kitchen facilities.

Interviews Week Commencing

As and when applications are received. Interviews may be completed via Microsoft Teams.

Start Date

ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Tristan is a young man born in 2000, who due to an injury at birth has complex physical, psychological and communication needs. Tristan thoroughly enjoys being outdoors rather than indoors and requires help to plan his weekly outdoor activities such as theatre trips, shopping and day services. You will need to be able to drive his adapted vehicle, as getting out and about is very important to him.

He is gastrostomy fed and dependent on his wheelchair for mobility. He requires assistance with his personal care tasks, activities of daily living and leisure pursuits to enable him to maintain and increase his independence and bring more structure and routine to his day.

The team work 2

1 care due to moving and handling requirements.

The Deputy Team Leader will be required to assist the Team Leader run the care team, covering when the Team Leader is not available, supporting with managing the rota to include finding cover for any absences and be on call for any staff shortages. This is alongside the role of Support Worker where you will be required to support Tristian with all aspects of daily living and when out in the community and to pursue social outings. Team members must be able to drive the wheelchair adapted vehicle as getting out and about is very important to him.

A position on this team will suit someone who is calm but very proactive and able to bring lots of enthusiasm to the role, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive family and care team where you can make a real difference to Tristan’s life by maximising his opportunities and promoting his independence wherever possible. It is a truly rewarding role for someone who has good organisation skills, is able to communicate effectively and has an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.

Benefits

Pay Rates listed above

On-going training & support provided

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Sick Pay

Pension (subject to qualifying status)

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 Team Leader, 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.