Female Support Worker

Confederacion de Empresarios de Fuerteventura; Newport; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a compassionate individual to join a small care team assisting a client with Cerebral Palsy. The role involves personal care, daily support, and companionship, requiring a calm and proactive approach. The position offers flexible hours with ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Pro-rata 5.6 weeks annual leave

Sick leave entitlement

Potential pension scheme

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily routines and personal care.
• Provide companionship and support during outings.

Skills

Understanding of cognitive behaviour

Calm approach

Enthusiastic approach

Job description

Job Description

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight

Days & Hours: Permanent Part Time and Bank hours available. Permanent contract for 18.5 hours per week, scheduled according to an advance rota. Bank hours include mornings, afternoons, and evenings on weekdays and weekends.

Pay: £14.20 per hour (Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm), £15.39 per hour (Monday-Friday, 8pm-8am). Additional payments apply for weekends and bank holidays.

Driver required? Yes, essential.

Driving Client's Car? Yes, wheelchair adapted vehicle (WAV), automatic.

Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Occasional use for meetings and training.

Essential: Understanding of cognitive behaviour linked to Cerebral Palsy.

Desirable: Experience working with adults with special needs and severe disabilities; interest in therapy.

Family Pets: Annie has an assistance dog, and walking may be required.

Interviews: As applications are received.

Start Date: ASAP, subject to employment checks.

About Annie

Annie, born in 1989, is sociable, humorous, and independent. She enjoys shopping, cinema, theatre, and boxing with her trainer. She values her family and care team highly.

She has Cerebral Palsy affecting mobility, coordination, and dexterity, along with visual impairment and cognitive challenges. She walks with a frame and uses a powered wheelchair for independence.

Role Responsibilities

You will join a small care team working under the guidance of the Case Manager and Team Leader to provide comprehensive care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, personal care, domestic tasks, and medication management.

You will provide companionship and may be involved in taking Annie on holidays and social outings. The role requires a calm, proactive, and enthusiastic approach.

Benefits and Support

• Ongoing training and support
• Pro-rata 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Sick leave entitlement
• Potential pension scheme
• Free DBS check
• Induction and relevant training including The Care Certificate
• Regular supervision and review meetings
• Support from dedicated managers and HR

Additional Information

We uphold high standards of safeguarding and promote the welfare of our clients. All prospective employees will be assessed for suitability and must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, references, and an enhanced DBS check. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.

Note: Where gender is specified as an essential requirement, it is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.