Female Live in Support Worker

Active Care Group; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid travel to placements

Specialist training

Holiday pay 14.07%

Nest Personal Pension

Refer a Friend Scheme up to £1500

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a compassionate Female Live-In Support Worker to assist a gentleman in his 60s with an Acquired Brain Injury. The role centers on promoting independence, wellbeing, and quality of life at the client’s home, with no personal care required.

You will support medication routines, meal planning, nutrition, risk management, and meaningful activity participation. Duties include occasional household tasks and accompanying the client on dog walks, with a flexible 1–2 week

Qualifications

• Female worker required due to genuine occupational requirement.
• Must be able to work in a home-care setting.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred or required per role (as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and support daily living activities.
• Assist with medication routines as directed and encourage adherence.
• Assist with meal planning, preparation and nutrition.
• Encourage engagement in meaningful activities and community access.
• Support risk management and decision-making processes.
• Assist with light household tasks and caregiving duties, including walking the client's dog.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Physically capable

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and physically capable Female Live-In Support Worker to support a gentleman in his 60s who is living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) following a head injury. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by promoting independence, wellbeing, and quality of life within the client's own home. About the role: The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support, helping the client maintain a fulfilling and active lifestyle while managing identified risks and encouraging independence. No personal care is required. The focus of the role is on promoting independence, supporting medication management, encouraging good nutrition, managing risk, and enhancing the client's overall quality of life. When you'll be working: Flexible live-in assignments (typically 1-2 weeks on / off) 12 hour day shifts What you'll be doing: Promoting independence and supporting daily living activities. Supporting medication routines and encouraging adherence. Assisting with meal planning, preparation, and maintaining good nutrition. Encouraging engagement in meaningful activities and community access. Supporting positive decision-making and risk management. Supporting with household tasks as required. Walking and helping care for the client's dog. What you'll have: Full UK Driving Licence What to look forward to: £156 - £163 per day (DOE) Fully paid travel to and from placements Paid specialist training Holiday pay 14.07% on every hour you work! Regular consistent work every month Ongoing support from a leading care provider A Nest Personal Pension account We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care in the Home

• Please note we are recruiting a Female Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part Schedule 9.
• At Active Care Group we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we'd be very happy to discuss this with you.
• Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk