Female Support Workers

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

Job summary

A leading care support service in Southampton is hiring Support Workers for a delightful child with cerebral palsy. This role involves assisting with personal care needs, supporting daily activities, and providing therapy assistance. Successful candidates will have experience working with children with disabilities, effective communication skills, and the ability to work with compassion. Pay is competitive, with benefits including training, annual leave, and a free DBS check. Join a dedicated team for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

On-going training & support

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Pension eligibility

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Essential experience in personal care and supporting clients with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with compassion.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bara with personal care needs.
• Support with eating, drinking, and transfers.
• Help with home-based activities and therapies.

Skills

Experience working with children with disabilities

Personal care

Record keeping

Effective communication

Job description

Location

Nursling, Southampton

Days & Hours

Permanent hours: morning support for Monday-Friday 7.30am-9.30am. Bank Hours: weekends, school holidays and absences of the current team. Occasional 2:1 care on Tuesdays 3pm-6pm to assist with hydrotherapy.

Typical term time bank shifts are

Monday-Friday - 7.30am–9.30am. Afternoons 2.45pm-7.45pm Saturdays 4-6 hours e.g. 10am-4pm, the occasional Friday or Saturday evening to allow parents an evening out e.g. 6.30pm-11pm and school holiday hours as below. School holidays: Full days, Monday-Friday between 8.00am-6.00pm (If Bara is able to access a holiday club, may still need transporting and 1:1 support when there). Saturdays as required.

Pay

£15.98 per hour, Monday to Friday, £18.11 per hour, Weekends, £31.96 per hour, Bank Holidays

Driver required?

Essential (will need own car to get to work) will be using own car to transport Bara, business insurance required and a mileage paid.

Driving Client's Car?

Yes, longer term our client's Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV)

Using Own Vehicle for work purposes?

Yes, on duty and to attend training.

Essential Experience

Experience working with children with disabilities, personal care and record keeping.

Desirable

Experience of supporting clients in their own homes, an interest in therapy.

Accommodation (while on duty)

3-bedroom family home

Interviews Week Commencing

Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.

Start Date

ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

We are seeking patient and caring Support Workers for Bara, born in . Bara is a delightful and engaging girl who lives with her parents and younger sister. She enjoys visiting the park, having books read to her, colouring, nursery rhymes and painting. Bara attends a local special school directly located opposite her new house in Nursling.

Bara sustained a neurological injury at birth which has resulted in a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy affecting all 4 limbs and developmental delay. Bara is non-weight bearing and requires hoisting for all transfers. She uses a specialist buggy outdoors and is a power wheelchair user; she requires specialist support to maintain her posture. Bara is doubly incontinent but is able to communicate when she needs toileting. She is making good progress with her verbal language and is supported by a team of therapists.

Your role will be to assist Bara with her personal care needs, supporting her with eating/drinking, transfers between her home equipment and supporting her to play and participate in home-based activities and therapies after school. The role may also include taking her on trips out, supporting her to attend clubs, activities and hydrotherapy, also to be available on occasional evenings (to provide babysitting for both children), to allow the parents some respite for an evening out.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a dedicated family, and supportive care team to develop existing skills and support this very special little girl. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, understanding, warmth and compassion.

Pay and Benefits

• £15.98 per hour, Monday to Friday, £18.11 per hour, Weekends, £31.96 per hour, Bank Holidays
• On-going training & support provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check.

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.