Female Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A supported living company in North London seeks a Female Support Worker to assist women in daily living activities. The role involves personal care, medication administration, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates are energetic, resilient, and emotionally aware, with full training provided. This part-time position offers a competitive pay rate of £12.64 per hour and numerous benefits including 30 days leave and a supported learning scheme for driving.

Benefits

30 days paid Annual Leave

Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme

High Street Discounts

Industry leading training

Salary advance scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience is beneficial but not required.
• Full training is provided for all aspects of the role.
• Confidence in supporting diverse communication styles is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including for individuals with specific medical needs.
• Administer medication and support with meal preparation.
• Promote independence and attend appointments with individuals.

Skills

Emotional awareness

Ability to work independently

Proactive attitude

Energetic

Support for individuals with mental health needs

Job description

Female Support Worker – Supported Living

• New Barnet, North London
• Part Time - 14 Hours Per Week
• £12.64 per hour

Shifts - 7:00am–10:00pm, including: 7:00am–2:30pm, 2:30pm–10:00pm and sleep-in shifts (1 per week). You must be flexible to work a variety of shifts including alternate weekends.

We are currently recruiting for a female Support Worker to join a supported living home in New Barnet, North London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-known area, just a short walk from New Barnet Rail Station and close to High Barnet Underground Station (Northern Line), offering easy access across the city.

About our home

This is a female-only supported living home for four women aged in their 20s and 30s. The people we support are all independent in different ways and enjoy a wide range of hobbies and interests. Staffing levels range from one to three team members per shift, depending on individual support needs. This includes both 1:1 and 2:1 support, so you should be confident and capable of working independently when required.

The people we support enjoy being socialable and active. Interests include horse riding, swimming, ceramics, drama groups, and volunteering. One woman attends church, and another has a part-time voluntary job. The home has a fun, upbeat atmosphere and is best suited to someone who is energetic, resilient, and has a good sense of humour.

Your Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support with daily living. This includes:

• Full personal care, including support for one individual with a MIC-KEY button (training provided).
• Medication administration.
• Meal preparation, encouraging individuals to participate in cooking and make healthy choices.
• Supporting individuals attend appointments and maintain routines.
• Promoting independence while being responsive to emotional and mental health needs

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• Resilient, emotionally aware, and able to maintain a positive attitude.
• Confident working with individuals with mental health needs.
• Energetic, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.>
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of communication styles and needs.

Previous experience is welcome but not essential—full training is provided.

Benefits!

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work.
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata).
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us).
• High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Industry leading training.
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us.
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.

How do I apply?

Click “Apply Now” to complete a short application – we look forward to hearing from you!

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by Dimensions).
• We welcome applicants with the right to work in the UK and value workforce diversity.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
• We offer application support and reasonable adjustments—contact our Resourcing Team on 0300 303 9150.
• BSL videos are available for all recruitment communications.

Salary / Benefits:£12.64 Per Hour