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Female Nurse Team Leader and Support Workers


Company : Independent Living Solutions Ltd


Location : Fareham Common, Fareham


Created : 2026-01-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 (for example 30 hours care per week and 12 hours admin to be 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 the successful candidate''s age), Monday to Sunday, Sleeping Nights, 10.00pm to 7.00am Hours: Permanent hours (part time) - anumber of shifts available across the 2 week rolling rota, shift times range from 3 hours to 10 hours and can include days and waking nights from Monday - Sunday. However, if you are able to work just days, just nights or a combination of both, please do apply. Experience required for waking night shifts however experience not required for day shifts. Please note shadow shifts will be arranged for daytime shifts for 2 weeks prior to working nights with Verity, then there will be shadowing for the night shifts. These daytime shifts can be worked flexibly. Driver required? Essential, to 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 have 1 small dog who sleeps in the carers room. Interviews to be held: Initial telephone interview as and when applications are receivedthen a face to face interview to follow should your application be successful. Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks) Verity is in her mid-40s and lives independently in her own home with the support of a dedicated team of Support Workers who provide 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 is excited to welcome new people who can assist with her daily needs and help her continue living life to the fullest. Verity is a vibrant individual with a great sense of humour who enjoys social activities such as quizzes, watching TV and films and planning for special occasions like Christmas and birthdays. She loves going out to the cinema, theatre and shopping, and has her own wheelchair-accessible vehicle for outings. Whilst Verity does not communicate verbally, she expresses her needs and feelings through body language and facial expressions. Her family and support team play an important role in interpreting these cues to ensure her comfort and wellbeing. Verity is registered blind, so her care team describes her surroundings and activities to keep her fully engaged. As Nurse Team Leader, you will; Deliver safe, effective nursing care in Veritys home and in the community. Lead and co-ordinate a team of Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care. Provide clinical interventions including PEG feeding, suctioning, respiratory care, catheter care and pressure care. Monitor Veritys health and respond to changes with timely interventions. Support Verity with personal care, communication and social activities. Work closely with Veritys family, Case Manager, and multidisciplinary team including therapists. Maintain care records, update care plans, manage rotas, supervise staff, and oversee training and development. Bring clinical expertise, warmth and strong leadership to Verity''s daily life and to support her care team. Why Join Veritys Team as Nurse Team Leader? A truly rewarding role where your clinical skills, care and compassion make a daily impact. A supportive family and care team who value professionalism, collaboration and kindness. Opportunities for professional development and enhancing clinical and care skills. Over the course of a day and night, the Support Workers will: Provide respectful and compassionate personal care, supporting Verity with her daily routines. Assist with PEG feeding and medication administration, ensuring comfort and safety at all times. Deliver catheter care and maintain skin integrity through effective pressure care. Provide respiratory support, including suctioning when required, in a calm and reassuring manner. Support Verity in enjoying her hobbies and social activities, both at home and in the community. Communicate clearly and sensitively, ensuring Verity feels understood, valued, and respected. Assist with moving and handling, including safe use of hoisting equipment (full training provided). Why Join Veritys Team as a Support Worker? A role that is both meaningful and enjoyable, where patience, tact and compassion are valued. A supportive family and care team who value professionalism, collaboration and kindness. Pay and Benefits: As per wages above Sickness entitlement Pension (subject to qualifying status) Free DBS check Employee Assistance Programme (including legal and financial advice, as well as wellbeing support) In order to promote continuity of our high care standards, you will be offered: 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 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: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Satisfactory references, including your last employer. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. 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.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc