Female Nurse Team Leader and Support Workers in Fareham

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Nurse Team Leader Pay:

• Pay Rate 1: £22 per hour Monday to Friday, Days, 8.00am to 8.00pm
• Pay Rate 2: £24 per hour Monday to Friday, Waking Nights, 8.00pm to 8.00am
• Pay Rate 3: £24 per hour Weekends and Bank Holidays, Days, 8.00am to 8.00pm
• Pay Rate 4: £25 per hour Weekends and Bank Holidays, Waking Nights, 8.00pm to 8.00am

Hours: Full-time – approximately 40‑42 hours per week (example 30 hours care per week and 12 hours admin, worked flexibly; day shifts available).

Support Workers Pay:

• £13.65 per hour Monday to Friday, Days, 8.00am to 8.00pm
• £15.00 per hour Monday to Friday, Waking Nights, 8.00pm to 8.00am
• £15.00 per hour Weekends, Days, 8.00am to 8.00pm
• £16.00 per hour Weekends, Waking Nights, 8.00pm to 8.00am
• £National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage per hour (dependent on age), Monday to Sunday, Sleeping Nights, 10.00pm to 7.00am

Hours: Permanent part‑time – shifts across a two‑week rolling rota, 3 to 10+ hours, inclusive of days and waking nights Monday‑Sunday; day‑only, night‑only or mixed shifts acceptable.

Experience: Experience required for waking night shifts; not required for day shifts.

Training: Shadow shifts will be arranged for daytime shifts for 2 weeks before working nights, then shadowing for night shifts; daytime shifts can be worked flexibly.

Driver required? Essential – must drive Verity’s wheelchair‑adapted vehicle, automatic.

Accommodation (while on duty): Own room with toilet and tea‑making facilities for sleeping night shifts.

Pets: The family has one small dog who sleeps in the carer's room.

Interviews: Initial telephone interview as applications are received, then face‑to‑face interview if successful.

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks).

About Verity: Verity is in her mid‑40s and lives independently in her own home with a dedicated team of Support Workers providing 24‑hour care. She has an acquired brain injury and is looking for a Nurse Team Leader and Support Workers to join her care team. Verity enjoys quizzes, watching TV, planning special occasions, cinema, theatre and shopping. She does not communicate verbally but expresses needs through body language and facial expressions. She is registered blind; her care team describes surroundings and activities to keep her engaged.

Responsibilities – Nurse Team Leader:

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care in Verity’s home and community.
• Lead and coordinate a team of Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care.
• Provide clinical interventions: PEG feeding, suctioning, respiratory care, catheter care, and pressure care.
• Monitor Verity’s health and respond promptly to changes.
• Support Verity with personal care, communication and social activities.
• Work closely with Verity’s family, Case Manager and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain care records, update care plans, manage rotas, supervise staff, oversee training and development.
• Bring clinical expertise, warmth and strong leadership to daily life.

Why Join as Nurse Team Leader?

• A rewarding role where clinical skills make a daily impact.
• A supportive family and care team valuing professionalism, collaboration and kindness.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.

Support Workers – Day & Night Roles:

• Provide respectful and compassionate personal care, supporting Verity’s routines.
• Assist with PEG feeding and medication administration.
• Deliver catheter care and maintain skin integrity through effective pressure care.
• Provide respiratory support, including suctioning when required.
• Support Verity in enjoying hobbies and social activities at home and in community.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively, ensuring Verity feels understood.
• Assist with moving and handling, including safe use of hoisting equipment (training provided).

Why Join as Support Worker?

• A meaningful and enjoyable role, valuing patience, tact and compassion.
• A supportive family and care team valuing professionalism, collaboration and kindness.

Pay and Benefits:

• As per wages above.
• Sickness entitlement.
• Pension (subject to qualifying status).
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial and wellbeing support).

Training and Supervision:

• Comprehensive training and induction.
• Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate where applicable).
• Ongoing supervision and support.

Safeguarding: ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All prospective employees will be assessed during recruitment. This position will require:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references, including your last employer.
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships, religion and belief. Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.