Female Support Worker

Priority Recruitment; Baschurch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency seeks a Female Support Worker in Baschurch to support a 10-year-old with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. The role involves providing personal care, advocating in school, and assisting with daily routines. Candidates must have prior experience with complex needs and be drivers of an adapted vehicle. Join us to make a meaningful difference in a child's life while enjoying competitive compensation and weekly pay.

Benefits

Weekly pay every Friday

DBS fees reimbursed

Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral

Access to 30,000+ employee discounts

Access to 100+ free virtual courses

Qualifications

• Must be female (genuine occupational requirement).
• Previous experience supporting children with complex needs is essential.
• Experience with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy required.

Responsibilities

• Support a 10-year-old female with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Provide educational support in a classroom environment.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Driving an automatic adapted vehicle

Excellent spoken English

Manual handling

Job description

Job Title: Female Support Worker

Location: Baschurch, SY4 2DR

Pay rate: £19.00 - £21.40 per hour

Job Type: Full time, 40 hours per week

Shift and Schedule

Shift pattern:

• 2 x 8‑hour day shifts: 07:45 – 15:45 (Monday & Tuesday)
• 2 x waking night shifts: 19:30 – 07:30 (Wednesday & Thursday)

Long‑term, consistent package with stable hours.

Thriving are excited to present this long‑term Support Worker opportunity in Baschurch.

Job Overview

This is a rewarding role supporting a 10‑year‑old female with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy to live safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible in her family home and school environment.

We are looking for

• Compassionate, reliable Support Workers who believe that disability should never be a barrier to a full and meaningful life.
• Someone who enjoys working with children and building consistent, trusting relationships.
• Previous experience supporting children with Cerebral Palsy and complex needs.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay rate: £19.00 – £21.40 per hour
• Weekly pay every Friday
• DBS fees reimbursed
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, food, travel, fitness and more)
• Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on‑demand, to support your professional development

Client & Role Details

• The client is a 10‑year‑old female with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy.
• This is a 1‑1 support role.
• The service user is a wheelchair user and requires hoisting for all transfers.
• Waking night support is required due to nocturnal seizures and health anxiety.
• Bedroom monitoring is in place overnight.
• Day support includes:
  • Morning routine and personal care
  • Preparing for school and transport using an adapted automatic vehicle
  • 1‑1 support and advocacy at school, including toileting and medication
  • Playroom activities, reading, games, music, and sensory play
• Night support includes:
  • Bedtime routine and personal care
  • Reading bedtime stories
  • Seizure monitoring and reassurance
  • Supporting the service user to resettle during the night

Successful Candidate

• Must be female (genuine occupational requirement).
• Must be a driver and confident driving an automatic adapted vehicle.
• Previous experience supporting children with complex needs is essential.
• Experience with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy required.
• Comfortable with personal care, medication administration, and manual handling.
• Comfortable providing 1‑1 support in a classroom environment.
• Excellent spoken English required.
• A calm, reassuring approach, particularly during night support.
• Seizure and rescue training preferred but can be provided.

Apply now for more details, we'd love to hear from you!

*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010