Join My Team
Location:Denmead, Hampshire
Hours: Part Time (between 12 and 24 hours per week) and Bank plus extra and School Holidays. Typical shifts include: Weekdays 3:30pm - 8pm, Monday to Sunday 8pm to 8am, waking and sleeping nights, weekends and school holidays 8am to 8pm.
Pay
* £13.44 per hour for all waking hours (Monday to Sunday)
* £12.21 per hour for sleeping hours (National Living Wage for age 21+)
* Bank Holidays paid at 1.5x the applicable rate
Driver Required:Yes essential
Driving My Car:Yes its an automatic Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV)
Using Your Own Vehicle:Yes to get to work(were not on a good public transport route)
Hi, I'm Tanya!
I was born in 2009 and live at home with my mum, dad, and big brother. I love swimming, hydrotherapy, and being around people. Im very sociable! I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair. I dont speak with words, but I use a communication folder and non-verbal cues to let you know what I need and how I feel. Im PEG fed and supported 24/7 by a brilliant team of carers.
What I Need Help With
Im looking for kind and committed Support Workers to join my team. Youll help me with everyday tasks, support me at home and out and about, and work alongside my Case Manager and Therapists to help me live my best life.
What Youll Get
* Ongoing training and support
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
* Pension (subject to eligibility)
* Free DBS check
* Induction and relevant training (including The Care Certificate)
* Regular clinical supervision and review meetings
* Support from my dedicated Case Manager and HR team
Recruitment Info
* Interviews:As applications come in may be via video link
* Start Date:ASAP (subject to pre-employment checks
Safeguarding
My team is committed to keeping me safe. Youll need:
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
* Satisfactory references (including your most recent employer)
* An enhanced DBS check (a conviction wont necessarily stop you from working with me)
Ready to Join Me?
If youre caring, committed, and ready to make a real difference, Id love to receive your application!
About YouEssential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs
* Confident in PEG feeding procedures
* Skilled in non-verbal communication techniques
* Experience in providing therapies as part of a care plan
* Competent in moving and handling, including use of specialist equipment (training provided)
* Comfortable working in a home environment, respecting the needs and wishes of Tanya and her family
* Experience supporting individuals with Cerebral Palsy
* Water confident to assist with hydrotherapy sessions
* Strong verbal and written communication skills; IT literate
* Holds a full driving licence (endorsements must be disclosed)
Desirable Experience
* Experience supporting young people with additional needs
* Interest in therapy and rehabilitation
* Experience supporting teenagers during waking nights
Personal Attributes & Behaviours
Supportive
* Kind, patient, and energetic
* Works collaboratively with family members and professionals
* Enjoys being part of a close-knit, dedicated team
Integrity
* Honest, reliable, and professional
* Communicates openly and respectfully
* Committed to doing the right thing, even when unsupervised
Client-Centred
* Puts Tanya at the heart of all care decisions
* Adapts support to suit Tanyas needs and pace
* Encourages confidence and independence
Quality-Focused
* Takes pride in delivering high standards of care
* Follows therapy programmes with precision
* Observant, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning
Positive
* Brings a can-do attitude and sense of fun
* Focuses on Tanyas abilities and celebrates progress
* Helps Tanya live life to the fullest
Additional Requirements
* Female applicants only due to the nature of personal care
* Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice
* Physically able to bend, kneel, squat, push, or pull as required by the Handling Management Plan
* Demonstrates empathy and understanding in a professional manner
* A team player who values feedback and collaboration
* Maintains confidentiality at all times
* Organised and able to meet quality standards
* Friendly, approachable, and proactive
* Creative thinker with initiative
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.
Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.
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