Live in support worker

Active Care Group; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid travel to placements

Holiday pay 14.07%

Nest Personal Pension

Job summary

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

You will provide 1:1 support, encourage healthy routines, manage medications, and assist with meals and activities. The position involves 12-hour day shifts and live-in assignments, with paid travels and ongoing clinical

Qualifications

• Provides 1:1 support focused on independence and daily living.
• No personal care required; role emphasizes medication management, nutrition, risk management.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and support daily living activities.
• Support medication routines and encourage adherence.
• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and nutrition.
• Encourage engagement in activities and community access.
• Assist with decision-making and risk management.
• Support with household tasks and pet care (dog).

Skills

Driving

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 shiftsWhat 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 LicenceWhat to look forward to:£153.00 per dayFully paid travel to and from placementsPaid specialist trainingHoliday pay 14.07% on every hour you work!Regular consistent work every monthOngoing support from a leading care providerA Nest Personal Pension accountWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeRefer 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 HomeAt 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/