Female Support Worker

Home Care Direct; Toseland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

24/7 support

Pension

Wellbeing support

Career development

Bank holiday pay

Sickness benefit

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Home Care Direct in Wisbech is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide 1:1 support with daily routines, personal care and mobility assistance for a client who uses a wheelchair. You will help with moving and handling and accompany her on activities.

The role requires a full clean UK driving licence (21+ for insurance) and a calm, observant approach. Previous care and brain injury experience are essential, with a focus on safety, independence and compassionate, consistent support.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence (21+ for insurance purposes).
• Eligibility to Work in the UK; Home Care Direct does not offer sponsorship or work visas.
• Calm, observant and responsive.
• Previous care experience essential.
• Brain Injury Experience is essential.
• Committed to providing safe, respectful and consistent support.
• Comfortable around animals.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support with daily routines and activities
• Personal care and mobility support
• Assisting with Moving and Handling
• Supporting with community access and hobbies, including outdoor activities
• Assisting with household tasks and general organisation
• Supporting with appointments and time away at her caravan
• Promoting independence while ensuring safety at all times

Skills

Driving licence

Care experience

Brain Injury experience

Calm, observant and responsive

Comfortable around animals

Job description

Female Support Worker

£ per hour | Driver Essential (Full clean UKlicence, 21+ for insurance purposes)
Shift Patterns: Monday – Sunday - Between the hours of (3 week rolling rota)
Hours: per week
Location: Wisbech, PE13

Love being out and about, staying active and making a difference? Turn that into a rewarding career

If you enjoy supporting someone to live independently while staying connected to the things they love, this could be the perfect role for you. As a Support Worker, you will play a key part in helping someone maintain their lifestyle, interests and independence.

Meet Our Client

You will be supporting a woman in her adult years who lives independently in her own adapted bungalow. She enjoys getting out and about, including horse riding, and spending time with her cat at home. She has a traumatic brain injury and some mobility challenges, using a wheelchair for longer distances while also being able to walk short distances. Your role will focus on supporting her safety, independence and daily routine, while encouraging her to continue enjoying her hobbies and lifestyle. She also enjoys spending time at her static caravan in Norfolk, where you will support her during visits as part of her usual care.

About the Role

• Providing 1:1 support with daily routines and activities
  
• Personal care and mobility support
  
• Assisting with Moving and Handling
  
• Supporting with community access and hobbies, including outdoor activities
  
• Assisting with household tasks and general organisation
  
• Supporting with appointments and time away at her caravan
  
• Promoting independence while ensuring safety at all times
  

About You

• Full clean UK driving licence (21+ required for insurance purposes)
  
• Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Home Care Direct does not offer sponsorship or work visas
  
• Calm, observant and responsive
  
• Previous care experience essential
  
• Brain Injury Experience is essential
  
• Committed to providing safe, respectful and consistent support
  
• Comfortable around animals
  

Why Join Us?

• Paid training including Safeguarding, hoisting, and more
  
• 24/7 support from Regional Care Leads and Nurses
  
• Pension and recognition for long service
  
• Wellbeing support including Blue Light Card and an Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Opportunities for career development
  
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
  
• Enhanced sickness benefit
  
• Perkbox Employee Benefits – Unlock discounts at major retailers, cashback offers, wellbeing resources and exclusive employee rewards
  

Every shift you work makes a genuine difference. You will be supported, valued, and part of a team that recognises your contribution.