Female Support Worker

Active Care Group; Studham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check & induction training

Holiday pay & Nest pension

Refer-a-Friend up to £1,000

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking dedicated Support Workers to provide one-to-one care for a 26-year-old female client in Studham, Dunstable. You will support someone with complex needs including tracheostomy and ABI, in a warm, family-oriented home with a regular weekly roster.

The role is offered on a flexible zero-hours basis with regular shifts day and nights, DBS check and induction training provided, and holiday pay on hours worked. Transport is required due to rural location.

Qualifications

• Must have a legal right to work in the UK
• Own reliable transport due to rural location
• Experience in Acquired Brain Injury is advantageous
• Confident, proactive in building relationships and maintaining boundaries

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care for a 26-year-old client with complex needs
• Support client to maintain independence, dignity and quality of life
• Adhere to care plan and communicate with family and clinical leadership

Job description

We are seeking dedicated, compassionate Support Workers to join a small and supportive care team providing one-to-one care for a 26-year-old female client with complex clinical needs in Studham, Dunstable. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life. The client has the following complex needs:

• Tracheostomy with ventilation
• Spinal injury
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Type 2 Diabetes

This is a rewarding role supporting someone who wants more than just care - she wants purpose, fun, and a full life. About the Client: The client is a 26-year-old female with a range of interests, including horses, films, music, and social outings. She enjoys trips to the cinema, zoo, coffee shops, and restaurants, and takes an active role in cooking and daily routines where possible. She lives in a large bungalow with her big gentle dog (who loves belly rubs), with regular visits from close family members. The home environment is warm, stable, and family-oriented. We are looking for confident and proactive candidates who can build strong, trusting relationships with her family, enabling her to get out, explore, and fully enjoy life.

• A legal right to work in the UK
• Own reliable method of transport - due to location of the family home
• Experience in Acquired brain injury is advantageous
• This role requires a confident, experienced support worker who is proactive and excellent at building relationships and maintaining boundaries.

Shifts Available:

• Days 08:00-20:00
• Nights 20:00-08:00

Please note that this care package is based in a rural location with no access to public transport. In this role, you'll support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team, with regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance. While the role is offered on a flexible zero-hours contract, the work is ongoing and typically provides a stable working pattern with the same client. You'll also receive an additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked.

• Up to £15.00/hour week days, weekends £15.50 (based on experience)
• Plus additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked
• Paid DBS Check & Induction Training
• Consistent work schedule
• Holiday pay & Nest pension
• Active Awards recognition programme
• Refer-a-Friend scheme (earn up to £1,000!)
• Incredible support from our clinical and business leadership team, Up to £15.00 Weekdays, Up to £15.50 weekends, plus additional 14.07% holiday pay on top of every hour worked.
• Up to £15.00 Weekdays, Up to £15.50 weekends