Support Worker/buddy

**We regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship**

**Location**:Waterlooville
**Days & Hours**:Fixed Term Contract for 12 months** -**24 hours per week to support mother with baby. Exact working pattern to be worked in accordance with a rota, but will consist of 12 hour shifts split over days, weekends and nights (initially waking nights). Additional hours may be available to cover absences of the current team. The role may become permanent after the Fixed Term Contract ends, with hours reviewed to meet the care required for Sarah and her baby.**

**Pay**:

- £14.50 per hour, Monday to Friday, Days
- £15.50 per hour, Weekends & Bank Holidays, Days
- £15.50 Mon - Fri, Waking Nights, 7pm - 7am
- £16.50 Weekend, Waking Nights, 7pm - 7am
- £NLW Sleeping Nights (currently £11.44 per hour for aged 21+)

**Driver required?**Essential (will need own car to get to work and whilst out and about with our client)
**Driving Clients Car?**No, using your own car, a mileage will be paid and you will require business insurance
**Essential Experience**:Working with adults with traumatic brain injury and/or mental health difficulties, experience with babies
**Desirable**:Experience working with adults to create a more independent and therapeutic lifestyle
**Pets**: 1 dog
**Accommodation (while on duty)**:Flat in close proximity to client’s family

We are seeking a patient and caring support worker for Sarah, she is bright and engaging and is in her early 30s. Loves music, singing and writing her own lyrics along with fitness and attending the gym. She also enjoy walking her small dog, swimming, and cooking. She lives near a very supportive family.

Sarah had a traumatic brain injury and can present with high levels of fatigue, visual impairment, and anxiety. She can have difficulties with time management along with understanding processes and regulating her emotions when anxious. She requires calm explanation, reassurance, and support.

Your role will involve supporting Sarah with her newborn baby. To provide assistance with diary planning, budgeting, and establishing normal and safe activities and daily routines with her newborn as her baby grows. Supporting Sarah to attend various medical appointments. Supporting Sarah to establish a comfortable and sustainable daily routine under the guidance of the Case Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to develop existing skills and support within a rewarding role for someone who can communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, empathy, trust and compassion.

**Pay and Benefits**:
**£14.50 per hour, Monday to Fridays, Days, £15.50 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays, Days, £15.50 Mon - Fri, Waking Nights, 7pm - 7am, £16.50 Weekend, Waking Nights, 7pm - 7am £NLW Sleeping Nights (currently £11.44 per hour for aged 21+)- 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,
- 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.

**About You**

- Experience with working with Traumatic Brain Injury or clients with mental health challenges
- Confident and comfortable working in Sarah’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of her and her family
- Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Sarah's needs
- Can demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner
- Experience with newborn babies
- 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
- Water confident to assist with hydrotherapy
- 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
- A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed)

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