WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Ongoing training and support
• 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check
• Induction and Care Certificate training
• Regular supervision and support from my Case Manager and HR team
  Hi, I’m Patrick. I’m looking for a kind, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Worker to join my care team in Gosport. I’m a friendly, talkative guy with a great sense of humour, and I’d like to find someone who shares my interests—especially if you’re into karate, enjoy a bit of shopping, or just like good conversation.
  I live at home with my wife and our lovely Beagle. I’ve been part of my local karate club for over 45 years and still attend regularly. In 2016, I had a brain injury following a road traffic accident, and since then, I’ve needed a bit of extra support to live life to the fullest.

REQUIREMENTS

• Driver? Yes, essential
• Drive my WAV? Yes
• Use your own car for training? Yes
• Experience?
• Essential: Supporting adults with emotional/behavioural needs, confident in behaviour management and de-escalation
• Desirable: Experience with brain injury or dementia

IT WOULD BE GREAT TO RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATION, IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS/BEHAVIOURS:

• Must be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available and is designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
• Experience of working with Acquired Brain Injury would be desirable.
• Confident and comfortable working in Patrick’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family
• Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Patrick’s needs
• Can demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner
• 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 approachResponsible attitude.
• Good sense of humour.
• Cheerful, caring and positive attitude.
• Reliable, trustworthy and a good communicator
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and to respect Patrick and his family’s need for privacy.
• Flexible with start and finish times.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills and confident using I.T
• Full driving license, and able to drive the wheelchair accessible vehicle. Must be over 25 for insurance purposes. Driving endorsements to be disclosed
• Non-smoker - this post operates a non-smoking environment.
• Willing to be in a workplace where there is a resident dog and others may visit
  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.

ABOUT US

ILS Case Management is the UK’s leading independent nationwide Case Management company.
When a person’s life has been changed by injury, we address the practicalities. We work with children and adults who have had moderate or catastrophic, complex injuries. We assess individual needs and are able to provide a comprehensive Case Management and Rehabilitation Service designed to maximise independence. We are CQC registered and compliant with their standards.
Our Case Managers work closely with our Clients, and we carry out all the recruitment processes on behalf of our Clients; and will support you, from your initial telephone interview right through to arranging employer interviews, trial shifts and placement.
If you are successfully recruited, you will be employed directly by our client or their Deputy appointed by the Court of Protection. However, ILS will manage your day to day employment, providing you with the support you need to carry out your role. Working as a Carer or Support Worker for an ILS client means that you will have a dedicated Case Manager to oversee your client’s care needs.
For more detailed information about working as a carer or support worker for ILS, please visit: https://www.indliv.co.uk/work-opportunities/support-worker-jobs/

WE ARE SUPPORTIVE. IT MATTERS TO US THAT OUR CLIENTS AND STAFF KNOW THAT WE CARE.

We have Integrity. We can be trusted to work in a professional, honest and transparent way.

THE ROLE

You’ll be working as part of a small, dedicated team providing 24-hour care. I need help with personal care, domestic tasks, and getting out and about in the community. I use a Zimmer frame indoors and a wheelchair outdoors, so you’ll need to be confident supporting mobility and using a wheelchair-adapted vehicle (WAV). Going out to have cups of tea and cake and getting away on holiday.