Support Worker Carer

Job description

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship.
Location: Portland, Dorset
Hours: 15 hours a week, these hours will be worked over 3 days, 5 hours per day. This will be planned in advance with Case Manager and Michael.
Pay: £15.00 per hour, weekdays and £16.00 per hour, weekends and bank holidays.
Benefits:
5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
Free DBS check
Pension (subject to qualifying status)
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: Desirable
Vehicle use: Michael will drive his own adapted vehicle
Using own vehicle for work: Yes, due to location of family home and to attend training
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)
Job Summary Michael, born in 1977, and lives with his fiancé, two children and two dogs. Michael loves 'old bangers' and has been known to buy and sell them frequently! He loves tinkering with old cars and in the past, he enjoyed horse riding.
Michael has Achondroplasia, which he has had from birth and an incomplete spinal cord Injury. He finds that he has reduced mobility, stamina and is unable to climb stairs. He also has reduced motivation, initiation and needs support at times to reason through decisions that need to be made. He finds it difficult to establish a routine and get out of his property on a regular basis. He would like to get involved in hobbies and leisure of his choice at home and in the community and feel more independent.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting with Michael's hobbies and interests - he likes to visit the local burger bar and nearby restaurants
To support Michael become more active, to include visits to the gym and dog walking
Supporting to manage paperwork and organisation skills
Maximise Michael's opportunities and promote his independence
Working with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion
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
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

Easton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-10-2026

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