Female Support Worker
Independent Living Solutions Ltd - Attleborough, England
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Job Description Join My Team! Support Worker Needed in Attleborough, NorfolkCurrent vacancyWe are looking for a part-time support worker to join our team working with our client in her home, in Attleborough, Norfolk. The role is for 13 hours per week with flexibility to also cover overnight and staff annual leave. Shifts and availability will be discussed at interview. Typical shifts are 8am-9pm, 8am-4.30 pm and 4.30pm-9pm and overnights are 9pm-8am.About our clientShe is a 30-year-old lady who is happy,sociable with a great sense of humour. Sheenjoys basketballandfootball in the garden, puzzles, games,preparing her meals,dancing to music, swimming, and going on adventures in the community or on holiday. Shealso lovesspending time withherfamily and friends. Shelives at home in an annexe attached to the main house with her parents and two small dogs.She has an acquired brain injury and is a wheelchair user andalso usesa walking frame to get around and has a therapeutic support plan in place. She requires a rest in the afternoon to recharge. We are looking for a confident, compassionate, caring, and positive person with good communication skills and able to make decisions and use your initiative as you will be working on your own.The Roleand Responsibilities of the job:Youll be helping with:Supporting the development of independence with all activitiesDaily exercises to support heractivity programme includingrehabilitation andhydrotherapyDeliverpersonal caretailored to her individual needsAssisting with her mobility, using moving and handling techniques and equipment safely(eg wheelchair, standing frame, bike etc)Transporting our client in her own adapted Motability vehiclePromoting purposeful, structured timeboth at home and out in the communityAssisting/supporting with medication administrationMaintain accurate digital/paper recordsYoull be working as part of a small friendly team guided byTeam Leader, andparents daily and supported by a Case Manager.Job DetailsLocation:Attleborough, NorfolkHours: 13 hours per week (rota-based, flexible)Start Date:ASAP (after pre-employment checks)Interviews:As applications come inPayand other benefits:Weekdays: 14.31 per hourWeekends: 16.25 per hourSleeping Nights: National Living Wage currently 12.21 per hour5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro-rata)2 weeks employers sick pay after probationOngoing training and support (including the Care Certificate)Free DBS CheckFull inductionRegular supervision and support from Team Leader, Parents, Case Manager & HR teamEssentialskills & qualities:Genuine compassion, patience and respect for choice and dignityExperience supporting adults with complex emotional, behavioural, and attachment needsReliability, punctuality and strong professional boundariesConfident in behaviour management and de-escalation techniquesTeamwork and lone-working confidence; follows instructions, and uses initiativeConfident in waterFull UK driving licenceDesirable:Experienceofworking with adults withspecial needsExperience of carrying outtherapyprogrammesAbility to work additional hours, sometimes at short noticeOur ValuesAt the heart of everything we do are our company values:We are Supportive It matters to us that our clients and staff know that we care. Youll be part of a team that truly supports one another and puts people first.We have Integrity We work in a professional, honest, and transparent way. Youll be trusted to do the right thing, always.We are Client Centred My goals and aspirations are at the centre of your support. Youll help me live life to the fullest, in the way thats right for me.We are Quality Focussed We set high standards and aim to exceed them. Youll be part of a team that takes pride in doing things well.We are Positive We find solutions and empower others. Youll bring energy, encouragement, and a can-do attitude to every day.SafeguardingWere committed to keeping everyone safe. Youll need:Proof of your right to work in the UKSatisfactory references (including your last employer)An enhanced DBS check (a conviction wont necessarily stop you from working with me)If youre someone whos patient, warm, and enthusiastic and youd like to help me live my best life Id really like to receive your application.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 to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.JBRP1_UKTJ
Created: 2026-01-10