Female Support Worker

Homecare Direct; Toseland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Pension

Wellbeing support

Career development

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Homecare Direct is seeking a Female Support Worker in Wisbech (PE13) to provide 1:1 care and everyday support. The role includes personal care, mobility assistance, and helping maintain independence for a client with a brain injury and mobility needs.

Applicants must have a full valid UK driving licence (21+ for insurance) and be comfortable around animals. Training and ongoing support are provided as part of a caring team.

Qualifications

• Experience in care environments.
• Experience with brain injury care is essential.
• Full UK driving licence for insurance purposes.
• Calm, observant and responsive approach.
• Comfortable around animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support with daily routines and activities.
• Assist with personal care and mobility support.
• Support moving and handling to promote safety.
• Facilitate community access and hobbies, including outdoor activities.
• Assist with household tasks and organisation.
• Support with appointments and time away at her caravan when relevant.

Skills

Care experience

Brain injury experience

Driving licence

Calm and observant

Animal-friendly

Job description

Job Description

Female Support Worker

£13.50 per hour | Driver Essential (Full clean UK licence, 21+ for insurance purposes)
Shift Patterns: Monday – Sunday - Between the hours of 8.30am-7.30pm (3 week rolling rota)
Hours: 25.5hrs 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.