Female Support Worker in Lincolnshire

Location: Cranwell Village, Lincolnshire

Working within the family home, local community and occasionally further afield.

Hours: A minimum of 2x 30hr posts needed plus bank. Permanent shifts to include 1 x 24hr shift, 10am to 10am and 1 x 6 hour shift, 9am to 3pm per week on sailing days only. On non-sailing days the shift will be 10am-4pm or 12pm-6pm. Bank hours various (24 hour shifts 10am to 10am, 6 hour shifts 9am to 3pm, Mon-Sun and flexibility required to support holidays, absence of the current team, and activities).

Pay:

• £14.06 per hour, Monday - Friday Days
• £15.83 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holiday Days
• £NLW (Currently £12.71 per hour for age 21+), Sleeping Nights

Benefits:

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

Driving: Driver required: Essential

Vehicle use: Will be driving the Mercedes wheelchair adapted vehicle (automatic). Using own vehicle for work: Yes on duty and to attend training.

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a young woman with complex physical needs living in her own home. The role focuses on enabling independence, promoting wellbeing, and supporting our client to live a full and meaningful life. This includes personal care, supporting education and leisure activities, and working closely with family members, therapists and professionals. Full training will be provided - no previous care experience is required, just the right values, commitment and willingness to learn. There is a small dog in the home.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting with all aspects of personal care, maintaining dignity and respect at all times
• Assisting with nutrition, hydration and medication, including gastrostomy care (training provided)
• Supporting physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and exercise programmes as directed
• Supporting college work, hobbies, leisure and social activities
• Promoting independence, communication, confidence and choice
• Safe use of specialist equipment including hoists, wheelchairs and seating systems
• Driving and supporting access to the community, education and activities
• Maintaining accurate daily records and good communication with the care team
• Supporting infection prevention, safety and hygiene standards
• Providing emotional reassurance and support
• Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated support team

Safeguarding: ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process. This position will require:

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

Where a specific gender is stated as essential, this is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief.