Female Support Worker

Confederacion de Empresarios de Fuerteventura; Fareham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Join Our Client's Care Team as a Female Support Worker in Fareham, Portsmouth!

Are you a warm, bubbly and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact in someone's life? We have exciting opportunities available for Bank Workers, including some weekend work, to support an incredible young woman in her family home. Please note permanent hours may be available in the future.

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Available Positions
Bank Hours - Ad hoc shifts available including mornings, afternoons, and weekends during term time and college holidays. Typical shifts are:

• Monday - Friday, 7am-10am and 3pm-8pm and Waking Nights, 10pm -7am.
• Weekends, 7.30am-1.30pm and 1.30pm-7.30pm.
• Holidays, 7am-2pm and 2pm-8pm.

Competitive Pay Rates

• Weekday, Day Shifts: £14.12 per hour
• Weekend & Bank Holiday, Day Shifts: £15.30 per hour
• Waking Nights: £17.23 to £19.80 per hour
• Sleeping Nights: £National Living Wage + bonus per hour
• Overtime: +£3.00/hour (for permanent members of staff only)
• Enhanced Pay for Festive Periods

About The Role
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 college 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 work 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.

As Part Of Her Dedicated Care Team, You Will

• 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

Why You'll Love This Role

• 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
• Receive ongoing training, support, and development to enhance your skills
• Enjoy 5.6 weeks of pro-rated annual leave
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Carer room with TV, fridge and coffee facilities available for breaks and night shifts

If you're a dedicated, compassionate individual who is ready to bring joy and support to this extraordinary young woman's life, we'd love to hear from you! Interviews will be conducted as applications are received, with an immediate start available upon completion of successful pre-employment checks and meet and greets with the client and the team.

Join her team and be part of a team that truly cares!

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity. Where gender is specified as essential, this is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.