Female Support Worker

Choice Support; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Support Worker who is passionate about providing care. The role involves supporting two ladies with learning disabilities in their daily activities, personal care, and medication. Full training will be provided; no experience is necessary—just a kind and caring nature. Flexible shifts are required, and opportunities for overtime and career progression are available.

Benefits

£13.50 per hour

Sleep-ins £44 per session

Life insurance

Attendance bonus up to £150

Discounted shopping vouchers

Access to free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; caring and kind nature is essential.
• UK Driving Licence desirable.
• Flexible for shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to two residents.
• Assist with medication administration and monitor wellbeing.
• Support residents with finances and budgeting.

Skills

Caring nature

Ability to support individuals with learning disabilities

Medication administration

Financial management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a part-time Support Worker (16 hours) who has a passion for providing exceptional care and support to their community.

We provide round-the-clock care packages to support people who have learning disabilities, mental health conditions and autism to live in the comfort and safety of their supported living accommodation.

You would be supporting 2 ladies. One lady has severe learning disabilities, she is in a wheelchair and needs support in all areas of care, personal care, medication, and finance. The other lady has mild learning disability, but needs support with going to the toilet, medication, and finances.

Full training and Care Certificate provided, so no need for experience, just a caring, kind nature, is all that we ask. If you share the same values as us, then apply today.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to two residents in their living environment, including personal care and assistance with daily activities.
• Support with medication administration as directed and monitor wellbeing.
• Assist with finances and budgeting as appropriate to each resident’s needs.
• Ensure safety, comfort and dignity at all times; maintain a clean and respectful living space.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full training and Care Certificate provided; no previous experience required, just a caring, kind nature.
• UK Driving Licence desirable, due to location.
• Flexible for shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Basic suitability for working with adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.

Benefits

• £13.50 per hour
• Sleep-ins £44 per session
• 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
• Opportunities for career progression
• Pension scheme
• Introduce a friend scheme

Diversity and Equality

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.