Female Support Worker

Confederacion de Empresarios de Fuerteventura; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care organization based in Eastleigh seeks dedicated part-time support workers for a compassionate role assisting an individual with a brain injury. You will provide care, promote independence, and work with a committed team under the guidance of a psychologist. Ideal candidates should have experience in similar settings and be empathetic and patient. This position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and ongoing training in a fulfilling environment where you can make a difference.

Benefits

On-going training & support

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Free DBS check

Pension (subject to qualifying status)

Qualifications

• Experience in working with adults with brain injury who present physically challenging behaviour.
• NVQ L2 or equivalent in care and basic IT skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic support to Corina in her daily activities.
• Assist with hydrotherapy sessions and maintain her physical wellbeing.
• Work with the care team to implement psychologist-recommended strategies.

Skills

Experience in supporting adults with brain injuries

Empathy

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Strong communication skills

Education

NVQ L2 in care or equivalent

Job description

Location

Eastleigh

Days & Hours

We are looking for Permanent part-time support workers for 21 hours a week, also there will be bank shifts to cover absences of the current team. Typical shifts are 7 hours long and timings are: 7.30am-2.30pm and 2.00pm-9.00pm Monday-Sunday

Pay

Weekdays:£15.74 per hourWeekends:£18.08 per hour

Driver required?

Desirable

Driving Clients Car?

Yes, a VW Transporter Wheelchair Adapted Van (manual), support will be provided

Using Own Vehicle for work purposes?

Yes, On duty and to attend meetings/training

Essential Experience

Experience in working with adults with brain injury who can present with physically challenging behaviour

Desirable

NVQ L2 or equivalent in care, basic IT skills and an interest in therapy

Interviews Week Commencing

Interviews will take place in January 2026

Start Date

ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Corina is an educated and intelligent lady in her early sixties, has a sense of humour and enjoys listening to music, playing board games, completing crosswords, arts and going for walks in the local community as well as the local café, these activities should be taken as a day-by-day approach as sometimes she may not be willing to engage. She lives in her own bungalow which has been adapted and her mother lives close by and is also involved in supporting her daughter. Corina sustained a brain injury many years ago, and as a result, her processing is slower and she has some dysphasia. She requires quiet, empathetic support to assist her to maintain her interests in daily life and to access the community. She uses a powered wheelchair and lives alone with a care team to support her with her daily living. Corina can become agitated and displays challenging behaviour on occasions when she is trying to communicate her needs or when feeling anxious. She can use facial expressions, vocalisation and alternative communication strategies as well as some physical and verbal aggression when extremely upset.

Your role would be to work as part of the team to provide support and care to Corina, ensuring safety and physical wellbeing. To facilitate Corina's independence by adopting the appropriate approach that hasbeen trailed & made bespoke to meet Corina's individual personality and mental health issues running alongside her medication. You will also be required to assist with weekly hydrotherapy in the future.

The team work with a Psychologist who has carefully established the approach needed to meet Corina's needs, enable consistency and to minimise agitation/trigger, as well as respond effectively to prevent anxiety and extreme behaviour escalating. The approach is monitored, supervised and fed back through her psychologist which is ongoing at the Team Meeting or via the Team Leader - this remains the key to keeping Corina stable within her own home.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a wonderfully committed existing home care team, who are led by a supportive and competent Team Leader to develop existing skills and support this very special lady.

Also, an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.

Benefits

• On-going training & support provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Free DBS check
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)

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.

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.

Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.