Support Worker / Buddy

Eastleigh, England, gb

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We regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship

Location:  Eastleigh
Days & Hours: A minimum of 5 hours per week on a Thursday afternoon, typical hours would be 12pm to 5pm but days and times are flexible and are arranged one month in advance. For a day trip, 6 hours may be required, so scope for additional hours, by prior arrangement on occasions according to the needs of Sam.
Pay:  Weekday: £12.50 per hour / Weekend and Bank holidays: £13.50 per hour
Driver required? Essential
Driving Clients Car? Yes
Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, On duty and to attend trainings 
Essential:  Supporting adults with confidence building 
Desirable : Experience supporting adults with spinal injury to access activities in the community
Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received, these may be held via video calling
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Would you like to help Sam in accessing and trying new activities? Are you interested in motor sports, cricket, film, and music? If so, he would welcome your application. Introducing Sam Sam is a young man born in , who is very keen to open up his social network by trying new activities and accessing the community. Sam requires a Support Worker/Buddy to enable him to access social and leisure pursuits outside of the home independently of his family. Sam has an interest in motor sports, cricket, film and music and having similar interests to him would be beneficial. Activities typically might include shopping, cinema, bowling, as well as sports based activities and occasional longer day trips. Sam suffered a spinal injury in his mid teens following surgery to correct a spinal deformity. This injury resulted in reduced functional use of the lower half of his body. He uses a wheelchair for mobility and is independent in personal care and requires some support with car transfers to lift his lightweight wheelchair in and out of the vehicle. Sam can lack confidence, so requires a confident, supportive and responsible person to support him to increase his independence. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a team and develop existing skills. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.

Pay and Benefits:

Weekday: £12.50 per hour / Weekend: £13.50 per hour

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.

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