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Female Support Worker

Location:
Fareham
Position:
Carer/Support Worker/Client Recruitment
Remuneration:
£15.11 - £21.19 per hour dependent on shift. NMW/NLW for Sleeping nights.

About The Role

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship.

Location: Fareham, PO16

Hours:  We are recruiting for bank support workers, with the opportunity to discuss contracted hours at interview stage depending on your availability and our client’s needs.  You will be expected to work both day and night shifts and flexibility to accompany on holiday.

Pay:

  • Weekday, Day Shifts: £15.11 per hour
  • Weekend & Bank Holiday, Day Shifts: £16.37 per hour
  • Waking Nights: £18.44 to £21.19 per hour
  • Sleeping Nights: National Living Wage/National Minimum Wage (dependent on candidate's age) + bonus per hour for the Weekends 
  • Enhanced Pay for Festive Periods

Benefits:

  • 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
  • Free DBS check
  • Employee Assistance Programme (for permanent staff)
  • Pension (subject to qualifying status)
  • Carer room with TV, fridge, and coffee facilities available for breaks and night shifts
  • Free parking
  • Induction
  • Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
  • Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department

Driving:

  • Driver required: Desirable
  • Vehicle use:  Will be using the wheelchair adapted vehicle, automatic
  • Using own vehicle for work: Yes, on duty and to attend training

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Job Summary
You'll be working with a bright, lively young woman who has Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy. She is full of life, enjoys laughter and has a range of hobbies that bring her joy. Her favourite activities include baking delicious treats, engaging in arts and crafts, enjoying the outdoors on walks, listening to music and watching her favourite films. 

She attends a day centre and loves learning new things, so part of your role will be to support her educational and social experiences. You'll also assist her in exploring new activities, helping her maintain a rich and fulfilling life.

This young woman has a zest for life and a wonderful sense of humour. She thrives on routine but also enjoys trying new things and meeting new people. Your role will be crucial in helping her explore her interests and make the most of every day. She requires assistance with all aspects of daily living, but she also loves being involved in her care and making decisions about her day.

Her family are involved in her care and works closely with her support team to ensure her needs are met and that she continues to grow and enjoy life. They value a team that communicates openly, respects their daughter's individuality, and shares their commitment to providing the best care possible.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with personal care and daily living activities (you must be female for this reason)
  • Help her participate in fun and meaningful activities, both at home and in the community
  • Support her independence and help her make choices that enhance her quality of life
  • Provide emergency seizure care and daily physiotherapy to manage her Cerebral Palsy (full training provided)
  • Work alongside her family and current care team to ensure she is safe, happy, and thriving in a supportive environment
  • Make a real difference in a young woman’s life by helping her live it to the fullest
  • Become part of a supportive team that works collaboratively with her family

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:

This role requires:

  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
  • Satisfactory references, including from your most recent employer
  • Enhanced DBS check (A conviction will not necessarily prevent employment)

Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.

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.

About You

It would be great to receive your application if you have the following skills/behaviours:
  • A female Support Worker who can provide personal care and support to our client, ensuring her needs and aspirations are at the centre of all care activities
  • Work confidently and sensitively in the client’s home, respecting the needs and wishes of both the client and her family.
  • Experience working with young adults, particularly those with Cerebral Palsy or epilepsy, is preferred but not essential—full training is provided
  • Being able to operate specialist equipment safely and effectively (training provided).
  • Implement the Handling Management Plan to reduce the risk of handling injuries, including tasks that may require bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, or pulling.
  • Demonstrate empathy, understanding, and professionalism in all interactions.
  • A friendly, proactive approach with strong communication skills
  • A compassionate, patient nature with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Create an inclusive environment that respects diversity and promotes equality.
  • Maintain confidentiality and trustworthiness in all aspects of the role.
  • Be comfortable around animals, particularly the client's pet dogs.
  • Collaborate with the care team, providing feedback and developing productive, professional relationships.
  • Maintain high standards of care and adhere to quality requirements.
  • Utilise strong organisational skills to manage daily tasks and documentation.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and be proficient in using IT systems.
  • Water confident to assist with swimming
  • Flexibility to cover shifts, sometimes at short notice
  • Full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed) and willingness to drive a wheelchair-adapted, automatic vehicle (training provided).  A driver is preferred for the role but not essential.

About Us

ILS Case Management is the UK's leading independent nationwide Case Management company.

When a person’s life has been changed by injury, we address the practicalities.  We work with children and adults who have had moderate or catastrophic, complex injuries.  We assess individual needs and are able to provide a comprehensive Case Management and Rehabilitation Service designed to maximise independence.  We are CQC registered and compliant with their standards.

Our Case Managers work closely with our Clients, and we carry out all the recruitment processes on behalf of our Clients; and will support you, from your initial telephone interview right through to arranging employer interviews, trial shifts and placement.

If you are successfully recruited, you will be employed directly by our client or their Deputy appointed by the Court of Protection.  However, ILS will manage your day to day employment, providing you with the support you need to carry out your role.  Working as a Carer or Support Worker for an ILS client means that you will have a dedicated Case Manager to oversee your client's care needs.

For more detailed information about working as a carer or support worker for ILS, please visit: https://www.indliv.co.uk/work-opportunities/support-worker-jobs/

Our Company Values

We are Supportive.  It matters to us that our clients and staff know that we care.

We have Integrity.  We can be trusted to work in a professional, honest and transparent way.
We are Client Centred.  We put our client's aspirations at the centre of everything we do.
We are Quality Focussed.  We set high standards and aim to exceed them.
We are Positive.  We find solutions and empower others.