Female Support Worker

Choice Support; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK charity organization based in Aylesbury is seeking a Full-Time Support Worker. The role involves providing personalized care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be given, including achieving a Care Certificate. Candidates should ideally hold a UK driving license and be flexible with shift patterns, including weekends. This role is designated for female applicants only due to a genuine occupational requirement.

Benefits

Fully paid training including Care Certificate

Paid for enhanced DBS check

Attendance bonus up to £150

Life insurance

Discounted shopping vouchers

Access to free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for regular overtime

Pension scheme

Introduce a friend scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required as full training will be provided.
• Must be flexible with shift work, including weekends.
• Must have a genuine interest in supporting individuals with varied needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with daily activities including outings and hobbies.
• Build strong relationships with residents to enhance their quality of life.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Flexibility for shift patterns

Job description

Full-Time Support Worker

(39 hours)

Choice Support is a National Charity - Supporting people with varied needs

Do you have a kind heart, patience, positive attitude and a passion for helping others?

If so, we’d love you to join our friendly team in the lovely location of Bedgrove, Aylesbury!

We provide personalised, around-the-clock care for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs – helping them live happy, safe and independent lives in their own home. No experience, no problem! We will give you full training and help you achieve your Care Certificate.

About the Role

We have three ladies who require support, who live in supported living. Age ranges from 58-71, varying levels of abilities. All 3 have a learning disability, to include personal care and wheelchair assistance. Activities include trips out, bingo, theatre, walks, movies, garden centres etc.

No two days are ever the same – you’ll be making a real difference while building genuine connection and support.

(This post is restricted to female only, as a genuine occupational requirement, under the schedule 9 paragraph 1, equality act 2010).

Criteria

• UK Driving Licence
• Flexible for shifts: Early shift 7 a.m. till 3 p.m. – Afternoon shift 2 p.m. till 22.00 p.m.
• Alternate weekends

What We Offer

• Fully paid for training including bespoke training and Care Certificate
• Paid for enhanced DBS check
• Attendance bonus up to £150 (quarterly)
• Life insurance
• Discounted shopping vouchers
• Access to free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to work regular overtime
• Pension scheme
• Introduce a friend scheme

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and taking action to address inequality. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who is from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, anyone who considers themselves to have a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed interview.