Location: Holbury, Southampton

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (part time candidates considered to share these hours) Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm
Pay Rates:

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship.

About Me - Terence

Hi, I’m Terence! I was born in 2000 and live with my mum, dad, and younger brother in Holbury. I’ve got a great sense of humour and love spending time with people who are kind, calm and fun. I enjoy playing with my favourite toys and games - especially ones that involve interaction. I feel happiest in a relaxed environment with familiar faces.

I need support with all aspects of daily life, including personal care, medication and accessing activities. I have complex epilepsy and learning disabilities, and I use a wheelchair. I’m not very steady on my feet, so I need two people to help me walk or transfer safely. I also need time to process information, so patience is really important to me.

About the Role
You’ll be working in my family home, helping me with personal care, medication and joining me in play, learning and social activities. We often go out in the community—just us and another support worker, or with my family. You’ll also help with therapy programmes and some household tasks. If you’re calm, proactive and full of enthusiasm, you’ll fit right in!

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Rates above.
• Ongoing training and support
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Sickness entitlement
• Pension (subject to eligibility)
• Free DBS check
• Induction and relevant training (including the Care Certificate)
• Regular supervision and support from my care team 

Requirements for the Role

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references (including your last employer)
• Enhanced DBS check (a conviction won’t necessarily prevent employment)
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting my wellbeing

If you’re someone who brings warmth, compassion and a sense of fun, I’d welcome your application. Come and be part of my journey - help me live life to the fullest!

It would be great to receive your application, if you have the following skills/behaviours:

• Must be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available and is designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries, but you will be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
• Experience with working with Epilepsy and learning difficulties
• Confident and comfortable working in Terence’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of him and his family
• Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Terence's needs
• Can demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner
• A team player who understands the importance of feedback to qualified members of the team
• Can develop productive and professional relationships with others
• Actively creates an inclusive environment respecting diversity
• Good organisational skills who can adhere to standards and quality requirements
• Friendly, approachable and proactive 
• Water confident (preferred but not essential) 
• Punctual, patient, reliable and trustworthy
• Can maintain an excellent level of confidentiality
• Good verbal & written communication skills and IT literate
• Able to think creatively and to use initiative
• Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice
• Comfortable to be around dogs, (as Terence has a dog).
• A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed)

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.