Support Worker Carer

Job description

Location:

Devizes
Hours: 36.75 hours per week, sleeping night shifts on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 7.15pm - 7.30am
Pay:
Weekday sleeping nights: £National Living Wage per hour
Weekend/Bank Holiday Sleeping nights: £National Living Wage +£1 per hour
There may also bank shifts available and these are the pay rates: £16.70 per hour - Monday - Friday, Daytime and Waking Nights
£17.81 per hour - Weekends and Bank Holidays, Daytime and Waking Nights
Benefits:
5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
Pension (subject to qualifying status)
Free DBS check
Free parking
Induction
Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department
Driving:
Driver required: Essential due to remote location of the family home.
Vehicle use: You'll also drive the wheelchair adapted automatic vehicle during shifts.
Using own vehicle for work: Own vehicle required to attend training and work-related travel.
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
Pets: None, however, Douglas loves interacting with animals.
Job Summary Douglas born in 1948, has a caring nature and loves interacting with animals. He loves his food and will have pudding 3 times a week. His favourite TV programme is Bargain Hunt. Structure is very important to him and likes to know what is happening and when.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated Support Workers to join an established team providing 24-hour support to Douglas who lives in his own home with his wife. Douglas sustained a traumatic brain injury in 2008 and as a result has physical, cognitive and communication difficulties, he can get very tired and will need to rest frequently and likes to have his blanket on his knee. Douglas has his food pureed at regular times due to risk of choking.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Aiding and supporting Douglas in all aspects of care and daily living activities.
Follow therapy recommendations designed by his treating therapists.
'Douglas' related domestic chores, such as making sure equipment is clean and tidy, processing his washing
Work cooperatively with Douglas' wife, the Team Leader, Case Manager and team of therapists.
Safeguarding ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients within the activities we undertake, and ILS expects all our clients' employees and workers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or workers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This position will require:
This role requires:
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK – sponsorship is unavailable for this role.
Satisfactory references, including from your most recent employer
Enhanced DBS check (A conviction will not necessarily prevent employment)
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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Devizes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English