Community Support worker - Female Nights

Walfinch Suffolk Coastal; Monks Eleigh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Walfinch West Suffolk is hiring a Community Support Worker for night shifts to provide domiciliary care across the Hadleigh division. The role is open to female applicants only due to Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication management, and mobility, offering companionship, and feeding back client needs to the Hadleigh-based care team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care is a plus, or willingness to work toward it.
• Excellent communication and compassionate approach.
• Ability to travel between client homes; valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, medication management, and mobility support.
• Provide emotional support and companionship during transition periods.
• Assess evolving client needs and feedback vital information to the care management team.
• Travel between client homes in Hadleigh, Diss, Stowmarket and surrounding villages

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Community Support worker - Female Nights

Walfinch West Suffolk are hiring Community Support Workers to provide high-quality domiciliary care across our Hadleigh Division.

This position is open to female applicants only. Due to the nature of the role and the environment in which the duties will be performed, being female is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this position. This restriction is applied in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

What You Will Do

Assist with personal care, medication management, and mobility support.

Provide emotional support and companionship during transition periods.

Assess evolving client needs and feedback vital information to our care management team based in Hadleigh.

Travel between client homes in Hadleigh, Diss, Stowmarket and surrounding villages

Skills: Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care is a plus, or a willingness to work toward it.Requirements: A valid UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential due to the nature of the travel involved.Values: A compassionate, reliable, and community-minded approach to care.