Female Support Workers

Overview

We are seeking 2 or 3 Support Workers to support a lovely family who live near Marwell Zoo, between Winchester and Eastleigh. This role involves working with Lara, who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair. The role includes weekend and holiday support with opportunities to engage in a variety of activities.

SO21, Hampshire (between Eastleigh and Winchester). Fully adapted family home with a separate Support Worker annexe for overnight stays.

• Live-in Support Worker: 10:00 Saturday – 10:00 Monday. Hours can be shared among more than one person and could include every other weekend.
• School Holiday Support Worker:
  Weekdays in school holidays from 08:00–18:00, Monday to Friday (hours may vary depending on activities).
• Bank hours also available.

• £15.00 per hour on Weekdays (Days).
• £16.00 per hour on Weekends (Days).
• National Living Wage/National Minimum Wage per hour for Sleeping Nights when required.
• Ongoing training & support provided.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata.
• Pension (subject to qualifying status).
• Sick leave entitlement.
• Free DBS check.

• Driver required? Essential (own car to get to work).
• Driving Client’s car? Yes — a wheelchair-adapted vehicle (WAV), automatic; you must be confident to drive the client’s accessible vehicle.
• Using own vehicle for work purposes? Essential to get to work due to limited public transport.

• Provide support to Lara in a variety of activities including blogging, vlogging, videos, hair and beauty activities, outings, meals, baking and cooking, arts and crafts.
• Support with physical care needs related to cerebral palsy, including manual handling and transfers using a ceiling track hoist (CTH).
• Promote Lara’s independence, safety, and well-being during weekends and school holidays.

• Essential:
  Complex manual handling experience; ability to support a young person with physical disabilities; good sense of humour.
• Desirable:
  Experience working with young people with expressive speech difficulties; experience with a variety of equipment.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK; satisfactory references (including last employer); enhanced DBS certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent employment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our Clients. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed in the recruitment process. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Start Date:

ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks). Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and may be conducted via video call. The advert will close when sufficient applications have been received; please apply as soon as possible to be considered.

Location-specific notes:
Lara has a large dog who is very friendly. The role requires someone who is fun-loving, patient, and able to communicate effectively with Lara and her family.

Notes on sponsorship:
With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship.