Support Worker

Stokes Case Management; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Winchester is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist a 10-year-old boy with an acquired brain injury at home. This role involves promoting his wellbeing through engaging activities and personal care. Required qualifications include a genuine passion for working with children and good communication skills. The position offers a pay range of £15.00-£17.00 per hour with ongoing training. Female applicants only due to the nature of the role.

Benefits

Ongoing paid training

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training.
• Must already have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Engaging play and stimulating activities.
• Personal care and manual handling.
• Medication administration.

Skills

Reliable and responsible

Good communication skills

Enthusiasm for supporting children

Job description

We are seeking warm, reliable and committed Support Workers to join a small team supporting a 10‑year‑old boy with an acquired brain injury in his family home. This is a person‑centred role focused on promoting his wellbeing, developmental progress and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging play and stimulating activities
• Therapy programmes and developmental goals
• Personal care and manual handling
• Medication administration
• Gastrostomy feeding
• Epilepsy management and safety monitoring
• Full specialist training will be provided.

Shift Pattern

This is a 24/7 care package covering Monday to Sunday, with a mixture of day shifts and waking nights.

Waking nights: 12‑hour shifts (8pm‑8am)

Day shifts: typically 12‑15 hours, including patterns such as 7am‑10pm or 8am‑8pm

Additional ad‑hoc hours may be available.

Salary and Benefits

£15.00‑£17.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

• Ongoing paid training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in a young client’s life

Essential Requirements

• Reliable, responsible and enthusiastic approach
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Good communication skills and ability to follow guidance
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training
• Must already have the legal right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
• Female applicants only, due to the personal care required (Occupational Requirement Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Paragraph 1)
• Non‑smoker, as this is a strictly smoke‑free environment

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Previous experience working in the community
• Experience supporting individuals with brain injuries
• Background in care, education, therapy or SEN environments

Driving Licence

Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential.

Safeguarding and Background Checks

An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required prior to employment. All staff must adhere to safeguarding and confidentiality procedures at all times.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and confirm that you meet the essential requirements, including female‑only eligibility, legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship, and non‑smoking criteria.

• This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 as there is a genuine occupational need to recruit females due to the nature of the role.