Support Worker

Location: Reading and within the community

Days &

Hours:

Flexible availability to cover Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday or Thursday days, minimum of 10 hours per week

Pay: £16.00 per hour weekdays, £17.00 per hour weekends and bank holidays

Driver required? Essential (will need to drive the client in his automatic VW van)

Driving Clients Car? Yes, our clients automatic VW van

Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, on-duty and to attend training

Essential

Experience:

Aptitude and desire to support our client to play golf, enjoy fishing and other outdoor activities

Accommodation (while on duty): working predominantly outdoors with our client and within his home

Pets: Guide/working dog

Interviews Week Commencing: Interviews will happen on a rolling basis via teams video interview. 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 a friendly, proactive Support Worker who genuinely enjoys spending time outdoors in all weathers and is enthusiastic about helping others stay active and connected to the hobbies they love.

Our client is an independent individual who is visually impaired and keen to continue enjoying his two favourite leisure activities: golf and fishing. He lives at home with his wife and his guide dog, and he works five mornings a week. His days off, Wednesday and Thursday, are dedicated to getting out into the fresh air and doing the activities he enjoys most.

Recently, He Shared His Personal Philosophy

I am here for a good time, not a long time. Life is for living.

This outlook shapes his approach to each day and highlights the positivity and energy he brings to life.

Our client has been severely sight impaired since March 2021. He walks with the support of his guide dog or a cane when outdoors or navigating unfamiliar indoor spaces.

As his Support Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring he can continue to enjoy his leisure activities safely and regularly. Your support will include:

• Accompanying him to golf courses (being his caddy due to his visual impairment, and sometimes having a round), fishing spots (to drive him there and back and support set up) and other local leisure venues as directed by the client.
• Providing practical, hands‑on assistance to help him participate fully.
• Driving him to appointments, activities, and outings.
• Offering friendly, reliable companionship that makes each trip enjoyable.

• Loves being outdoors
• Is patient, supportive, and empathetic
• Enjoys helping others maintain independence and quality of life
• Is confident driving and happy to travel locally

If you’re someone who believes in making the most out of life and helping others do the same this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• £16.00 per hour, Monday to Friday, £17.00 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check

• Induction
• Relevant training opportunities (including the Care Certificate)
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
• On‑going support from a dedicated case manager and HR department

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.