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.
Westcountry Case Management Ltd
01626 770729
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, Westcountry 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