Support Worker, Community Health

Support Worker - Southampton

We are looking for a Support worker required to work with a young person with cerebral palsy and hearing loss in her own home in the Southampton area. Role will involve some personal care and assisting with occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social & leisure outings, supporting and enabling her to develop independent living skills.

Client has a small dog – normally walked by family but goal would be to include this as an activity to walk the dog with support.

• Previous experience, full driving licence and own car are essential.
• An NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in care and competent IT skills are desirable.
• 15 hours per week after school hours and weekends.
• £15.00 - £16.00 per hour
• Job share will be considered if applicants prefer to do less hours.
• This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS.
• You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service.
• Female applicants only due to the nature of personal care required.
• Interviews MAY be held via Teams/Zoom/other such teleconferencing tools, therefore candidates MUST HAVE the ability to attend interview via these methods but will usually be face‑to‑face interviews in the local community.
• Please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date, should there be a good response to the advert.

This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.

We are a CQC Outstanding rated healthcare business who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, West country Case Management oversee all aspects of the clients care package on her behalf.

As we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from non-UK nationals