Female Support Worker

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in the UK is seeking a Female Residential Support Worker to support young adults with disabilities. This role involves assisting with personal care, encouraging independence, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, a valid UK driving license, and proficiency in English. A competitive salary, pension, and other benefits are offered, with shifts including sleep-in duties.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

On-site parking

Casual dress

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, such as Care Worker or Support Worker.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must possess a valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care according to care plans.
• Encourage decision-making and independence.
• Accompany residents to health appointments.
• Keep accurate records.
• Support residents with finances and budgeting.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of living spaces.
• Follow safeguarding principles and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Residential support experience

Communication proficiency in English

Valid UK driving license

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Female Residential Support Worker to join a well-established provider of specialist residential care, supporting young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities in a unique, countryside-based setting.

As a Female Residential Support Worker, you will be supporting residents in their daily lives while working closely with senior staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary range of £29,900- £32,700 including 6 sleep-in shifts and benefits plus overtime at £12.54 hourly rate with additional sleep-ins paid at £90 per night.

The role includes working 35 hours per week, including 6 sleep-in shifts (10pm - 7:30am). They will consider female candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care routines in line with tailored care plans.
• Encouraging decision-making and independence in accordance with relevant care standards.
• Accompanying residents to health appointments and community-based activities.
• Contributing to accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Providing support with daily finances and budgeting.
• Supporting social engagement and leisure participation.
• Ensuring equipment and living spaces are well-maintained and safe.
• Acting in accordance with safeguarding principles and health & safety procedures.

What we are looking for (Qualifications)

• Previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care worker, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner, Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Possess care experience.
• Proficiency in the English language for communication and record keeping.
• Must have valid UK driving licence.

What’s on offer (Benefits)

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Training and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to step into a rewarding role with real impact.

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