Female Care and Support Team Leader

Location: Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire

Days &

Hours:

118 hours per 4‑week period split into 30 hours of Team Leader duties (average 7.5 hours per week) and up to 88 hours of support worker shifts. Weekend work may be required.

Pay: £18.48‑£19.63 per hour depending on experience. Sleeping nights are paid at National Living Wage + £1 per hour.

Driver required: Essential.

Driving client’s car? No – you will need a car with business insurance.

Using own vehicle for work purposes? Yes, on duty.

Essential: Supporting adults in their own homes with seizures, learning difficulties and ABI.

Desirable: Experience working with adults with ABI and LD.

Accommodation (while on duty): Good‑sized double bedroom with carer bathroom.

Interviews Week Commencing: Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks).

Rosie is a 31‑year‑old woman who lives independently. She has epilepsy, learning difficulties, a visual impairment and a traumatic brain injury. Rosie enjoys animals, coffee and community activities such as Inclusive Ice Skating competitions. She needs one‑to‑one support for personal, domestic and social needs, supervision for her epilepsy and assistance with motivation and planning.

• Maintain and manage a 1:1 24/7 support worker team, including rotas, cover arrangements, inductions, appraisals, supervisions and training needs.
• Ensure that the care delivered is of high quality, safe and effective.
• Perform on‑call duties when required.
• Support Rosie with domestic chores, equipment cleaning, washing and holiday travel.
• Co‑operate with the Case Manager to maximise Rosie’s independence and fulfil her potential.

• Work alongside Rosie in her home and at a City Farm, assisting with everyday life‑skills and animal care.
• Provide physical support, companionship and encouragement.
• Assist with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry.
• Support Rosie on holidays as needed.

• Experience supporting adults with seizures, learning difficulties and ABI.
• Strong communication, patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.
• Valid UK driving licence (for Team Leader) and reliable transport.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

• £18.48‑£19.63 per hour; sleeping nights at National Living Wage + £1.
• Ongoing training and support.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro‑rata.
• Pension (subject to qualifying status).
• Sick leave entitlement.
• Free DBS check.

• Induction.
• Relevant training opportunities.
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department.

IFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All prospective employees are assessed for suitability during the recruitment process. This position requires proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references, and an enhanced DBS certificate.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnership, and religion and belief. Where a specific gender is stated as essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.