Job Description
ILS Case Management in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join their complex care team. This role involves providing essential care and support to a severely disabled young man in a fully adapted modern annexe within a family home. The Support Worker will be a crucial part of the home care team, significantly impacting the young man’s daily life and ongoing well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing personal care
- Assisting with moving and handling
- Medication administration and care note recording
- Supporting daily living activities
- Engaging in physiotherapy and/or multi-sensory programs (desirable)
- Gastro feeding (desirable)
- Offering emotional and social support
About ILS Case Management
ILS Case Management is a reputable company known for its commitment to providing high-quality care and support. With a strong focus on professional training and development, ILS Case Management fosters a supportive work environment where staff are valued and empowered to excel in their roles. The company organizes regular events and activities to appreciate and motivate their team.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
- Previous care experience
- Competence in personal care tasks
- Experience in moving and handling
- Ability to administer medication and record care notes
Desirable:
- Experience with gastro feeding
- Experience in physiotherapy and/or multi-sensory programs
- Qualifications in caring for children or young people with severe disabilities
Duration and Location
- Permanent, part-time position
- Located in Cambridge, CB3
- Hours: 12-14 per week, either 2 x 2.30pm-9.30pm shifts or a 12-hour shift from 9.30am-9.30pm
Compensation
- £14.00 per hour for weekdays
- £16.00 per hour for weekends and waking nights
- £28.00 per hour (double rate) for Bank Holidays
- Regular overtime opportunities, especially during school breaks
Benefits
- Pension contributions
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Paid annual leave (pro-rata)
- Free DBS check
- Ongoing professional training and development
- Staff appreciation activities (such as annual Christmas meals)
- Optional opportunities for holidays and breaks with the client, both within the UK and abroad
Safeguarding
ILS Case Management is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their clients. All prospective employees will undergo a thorough recruitment process, including:
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references, including the last employer
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate
Application Process
Apply online by clicking the button below.
Joining ILS Case Management as a Support Worker provides an outstanding opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life while developing professional skills in a supportive and rewarding environment. Apply today to become a valued member of their team.
