Female Support Worker

Voyage Care; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in Brockworth is seeking hands-on Female Support Workers to enhance the quality of life for individuals in their care. Responsibilities include promoting independence, assisting with personal care, and encouraging social participation. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence with experience, and relevant skills in support work are preferred. The role offers enhanced pay for evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream access

Funded Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans for colleagues

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with at least 1 year of experience.
• Experience with individuals requiring enhanced support including behaviours of distress.
• All applicants must pass DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to gain independence and develop skills.
• Assist with light personal care.
• Encourage participation in community activities.

Skills

Driving experience

Experience with Positive Behaviour Support

Flexibility and resilience

Ability to assist with personal care

Job description

Overview

Location: Brockworth, Gloucester

Pay rate starts at £12.34 per hour

MUST HAVE A MANUAL UK DRIVING LICENCE TO DRIVE THE PERSON YOU ARE SUPPORTING'S CAR, must have held the Licence for at least 1 year and be over 21 yrs due to insurance

Shifts

Week one: Monday 15:30 – 22:00 (sleep-in); Tuesday 7:00 – 10:00; Saturday 14:30 – 22:00 (sleep-in); Sunday 07:00 – 14:30

Week two: Monday 15:30 – 22:00 (sleep-in); Tuesday 7:00 – 10:00; Saturday 14:30 – 22:00 (sleep-in); Sunday 07:00 – 10:30

Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream – draw upon up to 40% of your pay as it is earned
• Funded Blue Light Card – discounts at high street retailers
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans for colleagues and their families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards

About the role

We’re looking for genuinely caring, hands-on Female* Support Workers with a passion for enhancing quality of life. You’ll help people gain more independence in daily living, while working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people. Our supported living service is welcoming and friendly, and no two days are the same. You’ll help people develop life skills, assist with light personal care, encourage community access, socialise, and participate in activities. Activities can include day centre, shopping, bowling, disco, and cinema trips.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to gain independence and develop daily living skills
• Assist with light personal care as required
• Encourage participation in community activities and socialisation
• Record and report changes in behaviour or wellbeing
• Work as part of a team to deliver person-centred plans

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full UK driving licence with at least 1 year of driving experience; must be able to drive the person you are supporting's car (insurance requirements apply)
• Experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice
• Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviours of distress, mental health conditions and autism
• Resilient, flexible, and composed in approach; capable of lone working as required
• All applicants will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references
• Some roles may require male or female employees only as a genuine occupational requirement (in accordance with the Equality Act 2010)

Equal Opportunity

All applicants and subsequent job offers are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.