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Independent Living Solutions Ltd.

Female Deputy Team Leader and Support Worker

Independent Living Solutions Ltd., Hampshire, Illinois, United States

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Female Deputy Team Leader and Support Worker

DTL £15.44/SW £13.44 per hour Monday to Sunday for all Waking Hours, Sleeping Nights paid at £NLW

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About The Role Join My Team

Vacancies: Deputy Team Leader and Support Workers

Location: Denmead, Hampshire

Deputy Team Leader Hours: An average of 25.5 hours per week

Deputy Team Leader Pay:

£15.44 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

Support Worker Hours: Part Time (between 12 and 24 hours per week) and Bank plus extra in 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.

Support Worker 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 – it’s an automatic Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV)

Using Your Own Vehicle: Yes – to get to work (we’re not on a good public transport route)

I was born in 2009 and live at home with my mum, dad, and big brother. I love swimming, hydrotherapy, and being around people. I’m very sociable! I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair. I don’t speak with words, but I use a communication folder and non-verbal cues to let you know what I need and how I feel. I’m PEG fed and supported 24/7 by a brilliant team of carers.

What I Need Help With I’m looking for kind and committed Support Workers to join my team. You’ll 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. I’d also like a Deputy Team Leader to assist the Team Leader with managing the care team and taking responsibility for managing the team in their absence.

What You’ll 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. You’ll need:

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Satisfactory references (including your most recent employer)

An enhanced DBS check (a conviction won’t necessarily stop you from working with me)

Ready to Join Me? If you’re caring, committed, and ready to make a real difference, I’d welcome your application!

About You

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)

Experience supporting young people with additional needs

Interest in therapy and rehabilitation

Experience supporting teenagers during waking nigh ts

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 Tanya’s 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 Tanya’s 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

Mantains 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.

About Us ILS CaseManagementis the UK's leading independent nationwide Case Management company.

When a person’s life has been changed by injury, we address the practicalities. We work with children and adults who have had moderate or catastrophic, complex injuries. We assess individual needs and are able to provide a comprehensive Case Management and Rehabilitation Service designed to maximise independence. We are CQC registered and compliant with their standards.

Our Case Managers work closely with our Clients, and we carry out all the recruitment processes on behalf of our Clients; and will support you, from your initial telephone interview right through to arranging employer interviews, trial shifts and placement.

If you are successfully recruited, you will be employed directly by your client or their Deputy appointed by the Court of Protection. However, ILS will manage your day to day employment, providing you with the support you need to carry out your role. Working as a Carer or Support Worker for an ILS client means that you will have a dedicated Case Manager to oversee your client’s care needs.

We are Supportive. It matters to us that our clients and staff know that we care.

We have Integrity. We can be trusted to work in a professional, honest and transparent way.

We are Client Centred. We put our client’s aspirations at the centre of everything we do.

We are Quality Focussed. We set high standards and aim to exceed them.

We are Positive. We find solutions and empower others.

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