Female Support Worker

ILS Case Management; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking capable part-time support workers to assist a client with a brain injury in Eastleigh. The role involves providing empathetic support, ensuring the client's safety, and facilitating independence. The position offers shifts of 21 hours per week with weekday pay at £15.74/hr and weekend pay at £18.08/hr. Applicants must have experience working with similar clients. Benefits include ongoing training, annual leave, and a free DBS check, alongside a commitment to equality and diversity.

Benefits

Ongoing training & support provided

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Free DBS check

Pension (subject to qualifying status)

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with brain injury who may exhibit physically challenging behaviour.
• Basic IT skills, interest in therapy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and physical well‑being of the client.
• Facilitate independence through a bespoke support approach.
• Assist with weekly hydrotherapy.

Job description

Job Details

Location: Eastleigh

Days & Hours: Permanent part‑time support workers for 21 hours a week, with bank shifts to cover absences. Typical shifts are 7 hours long: 7:30 AM‑2:30 PM and 2:00 PM‑9:00 PM, Monday‑Sunday.

Pay: Weekdays £15.74 per hour; Weekends £18.08 per hour.

Driver Required? Desirable. Client car: a VW Transporter Wheelchair Adapted Van (manual). Supporting vehicle: may use your own vehicle on duty and for training meetings.

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks).

Role Overview

Corina is an educated, intelligent lady in her early sixties who enjoys music, board games, crosswords, arts and community walks. She lives in an adapted bungalow with support from her mother, and uses a powered wheelchair. Her brain injury causes slower processing, dysphasia, and occasional challenging behaviour. You will provide quiet, empathetic support to help her maintain her interests and access the community.

Key responsibilities include ensuring her safety and physical well‑being, facilitating independence through a bespoke approach aligned with her psychologist’s plan, and assisting with weekly hydrotherapy.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience working with adults with brain injury who may exhibit physically challenging behaviour.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in care, basic IT skills, interest in therapy.

Benefits

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

Training & Support

• Induction
• Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department

Safeguarding

ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its clients. All prospects will be assessed in line with this commitment. Requirements include:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references, including your last employer
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate (a conviction does not necessarily prevent employment)

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals of all ages, disabilities, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnership and religion and belief are encouraged. Where gender is an essential requirement, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Interview Information

Interviews will take place in January 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted before that date.