With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship
Location
New Alresford, Hampshire. SO24
Days & Hours
Deputy Team Leader – Up to 128 hours per 4‑week cycle (average of 36 hours per week, including deputy hours). Flexibility may be required on start and finish times to meet Tristan’s individual needs. Participate in the on‑call rota alongside the Team Leader and Nurse Advisor. Part‑time applications accepted.
Support Worker – Various shifts available, including days and nights. Flexibility may be required on start and finish times to meet Tristan’s needs on different days due to activities.
Bank Support Worker – Bank hours available to cover absences of the current team.
Pay
Deputy Team Leader – £16.50 per hour Monday‑Friday days and waking nights; £18.50 per hour weekend days and waking nights; £NLW (£12.21 per hour for those aged 21+) weekday sleeping nights 11 pm‑7 am; £NLW+£1 (£13.21 per hour for those aged 21+) weekend sleeping nights 11 pm‑7 am. On‑standby shift paid at £31.20 per shift.
Support Worker – £13.23 per hour Monday‑Friday days and waking nights; £15.44 per hour weekend days; £17.64 per hour bank holidays; £NLW (£12.21 per hour for those aged 21+) weekday sleeping nights 11 pm‑7 am; £NLW+£1 (£13.21 per hour for those aged 21+) weekend sleeping nights 11 pm‑7 am. On‑standby shift paid at £31.20 per shift. *There is a pay review pending for this role.*
Driver Requirements
Will need own car to get to work as the client lives in a rural setting with no public transport. Must be able to drive the client’s adapted vehicle (automatic).
Experience & Qualifications
Essential Experience – Previous experience working with children/young adults with neuro disability.
Desirable – Experience and qualifications in caring for children/young people with severe disabilities; PEG experience.
Pets
1 family dog, friendly but does bark.
Accommodation (while on duty)
Fully adapted family home, with separate carer entrance and carer room and kitchen facilities.
Interviews & Start Date
Week commencing interviews as applications are received; may be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Start date – ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks).
About the Role
Tristan is a young man born in 2000 who, due to an injury at birth, has complex physical, psychological and communication needs. He loves the outdoors and requires help planning weekly activities such as theatre trips, shopping and day services. He is gastrostomy fed and relies on a wheelchair for mobility. Daily personal care, activities of daily living and leisure pursuits are needed to maintain and improve his independence and bring more structure and routine to his day. The team works 2:1 care due to moving and handling requirements.
The Deputy Team Leader will assist the Team Leader in running the care team, covering when the Team Leader is unavailable, supporting rota management, arranging cover for absences, and being on call for staff shortages – alongside the role of Support Worker.
The Support Workers will support Tristan with all aspects of daily living, community outings and social activities. They must be able to drive the adapted wheelchair vehicle.
This position suits someone calm, proactive, enthusiastic, highly organised, communicative and patient, with tact, understanding, warmth and compassion. It is a rewarding role to maximise Tristan’s independence and opportunities.
Benefits
* Pay rates listed above
* Ongoing training & support provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
* Sick pay
* Pension (subject to qualifying status)
* Free DBS check
Continuity & Support
* Induction
* Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
* Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
* Ongoing support from a dedicated Team Leader, Case Manager and HR department
Safeguarding
ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All prospective employees or workers will be assessed in line with this commitment. Position requires:
* 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 employment)
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