Female Support Worker

Active Care Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full specialist training

Holiday pay

Nest Pension

Refer a Friend £1,500

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a compassionate female support worker in Wapping, London, to provide 1:1 care for a male client with a C3/C4 spinal cord injury. The role includes overnight shifts with some clinical tasks and weekly driving to his workplace.

Shifts are on a zero-hours basis with training, holiday pay, and ongoing support from the Care Manager. A Nest pension and career development opportunities are provided, with competitive hourly pay of £12.75.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work zero-hours with stable shifts.
• Female candidate required due to genuine occupational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care for a male client with high spinal cord injury.
• Assist with some clinical care tasks during overnight shifts.
• Drive the client to work once a week.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate care

Job description

# Female Support WorkerWappingCloses 18 September 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this roleAre you a compassionate and reliable care professional looking for a rewarding role in a supportive family environment?We are seeking a reliable and professional female care assistant to support a male client living in Wapping, London.The client has a C3/C4 spinal cord injury, resulting in no sensation from the bottom of the neck down. He requires dedicated 1:1 support, including assistance with some clinical care tasks during overnight shifts. Full training will be provided.**Meet the client:**The client is a 62-year-old family man and professional creative with a strong passion for art, history, sport, and London life. He enjoys spending time in nature, connecting with people, and making the most of the cultural and social opportunities around him. Although paralysed from the neck down, he is fiercely independent and leads an active lifestyle—regularly attending work in the office, meeting friends in town, and visiting his father in Berkshire. He values his independence and enjoys using local amenities, relaxing in the garden when the weather allows, and taking trips to the riverside.As part of the role, you will be required to drive the client to work once a week. Therefore, applicants **must hold a full UK driving licence** and be confident driving.**Where you'll be working:*** Day shifts: 08:00 – 20:00 (must hold a UK driving licence)While this role is offered on a zero-hours contract, shifts are typically stable and consistent, giving you reliable working patterns within a dedicated care package**What to look forward to:*** £12.75 per hour* **Full specialist training**, shadow shifts, and **ongoing support** from the Care Manager provided* Accrued holiday pay* **Regular consistent work** with rolling rotas* Flexible zero hours contract* Join the **Active Learning Hub** and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities* A **Nest Personal Pension** account* We recognise outstanding **Active Behaviours** via the **Active Awards** programme* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to **£1,500** 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 Group\*Please note we are recruiting a Female Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part Schedule 9At 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.