Support Worker

Ourway Care Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider is seeking compassionate female Support Workers in the UK to assist a young woman with a spinal cord injury. Responsibilities include providing personal care and supporting daily living tasks while promoting her independence. Applicants must be reliable and comfortable around pets. Competitive pay rates of £15-£17 per hour are offered, with additional benefits like paid training and sick pay. Various shifts including full-time and part-time options are available.

Benefits

Paid training

Company sick pay

Attendance bonus

Annual leave

Health cash plan

Guaranteed hours

Qualifications

• Must be a female applicant due to genuine occupational requirements.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Flexibility and reliability are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and respiratory care.
• Support with daily living tasks and household duties.
• Assist with community outings and holidays.

Skills

Caring and proactive approach

Previous experience in care or support

Reliability

Comfortable around pets

Job description

We are seeking compassionate and proactive female Support Workers to assist a young woman with a spinal cord injury who leads a vibrant, creative life. Our client is passionate about art and mouth painting, enjoys attending craft fairs and community events, and values maintaining her independence and connection with others. You will be supporting her with day-to-day living and community activities helping her pursue her passions and live life to the fullest. She shares her home with her husband, two friendly dogs, and a cat, so applicants should be comfortable in a pet-friendly environment. If you're caring, reliable, and inspired by creativity and community, we'd love to hear from you!

ROLES AVAILABLE:

• Part time - 24 hours / 2 shifts per week
• Full time - 36 hours / 3 shifts per week

Working either permanent waking nights or a mix of day and waking night shifts

SHIFT PATTERN:

• Day Shifts: 08:00-20:00
• Waking Night Shift: 20:00-08:00

Bank Holidays and weekend work form part of the rota

PAY RATES:

• £15.00 per hour weekday day rate
• £16.00 per hour weekday waking night rate
• £16.00 per hour weekend day rate
• £17.00 per hour weekend waking night rate
• £108.00 per night for sleepovers

DOUBLE TIME FOR BANK HOLIDAYS

Hourly rates are paid £1.00 per hour less during probationary period

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing personal and respiratory care
• Supporting with daily living tasks and household duties
• Assisting with community outings and occasional holidays

IDEAL SUPPORT WORKER:

Essential:

• A positive, caring and proactive approach
• Previous experience in a care or support role
• Flexible, reliable and committed
• Comfortable working around pets

Preferred:

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive an adapted vehicle
• Experience of working with spinal cord injuries

FEMALE applicants only due to genuine occupational requirements (Health and Social Care Act 2008 & Equality Act 2010).

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and early application is recommended. We reserve the right to close this advert if a suitable candidate is found.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, Ourway Care Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and prospective employees. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion and/or belief.

ABOUT OURWAY CARE

Ourway Care put our clients at the very centre of their care. Our care packages are driven by the clients lifestyle and home circumstances to ensure that each bespoke team is able to meet the unique needs of each client.

Ourway Care supports our clients to recruit their own teams to support their daily routines, whether that be hospital visits, trips, work or holidays.

As a support worker in one of our teams you will receive full in‑house training in the specific needs of your client from our dedicated team. Our 3‑day training program will deliver blended learning of face‑to‑face classroom and online sessions.

By recruiting for each client specifically we create teams that are able to provide a consistent continuation of care and quality, with a commitment to a sustainable care provision to provide the client with the very best levels of care.

As a Support Worker you will receive:

• Excellent hourly rates of pay
• Enhanced rates for weekends
• Double time for Bank Holidays
• Guaranteed hours
• Paid training
• Paid DBS
• Attendance Bonus
• Company Sick Pay
• Annual Leave
• Buy Back Scheme
• Health Cash Plan

Ourway Care wants its staff in all areas of the business to feel that they are a valued and appreciated part of the company. In addition to the benefits above there is also the opportunity for long term, goal‑based career development. We encourage further professional qualifications and career advancement.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB PURPOSE: To support your client with their day-to-day living, promoting their independence and supporting them to live a fulfilled life ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.

INTERNAL AND MANAGEMENT: This role will report to the Registered Manager.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF OUR SUPPORT WORKER:

• Provide practical support for your client and their family, such as helping with personal care, household tasks and paperwork
• Assist and encourage your client to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work activities, according to the individual's choice
• Support and monitor your client's healthcare needs, including administering medication and other clinical tasks
• Help your clients to access community facilities and be included in community groups, if they so wish
• Understand their communication needs and adapt your own communication style accordingly
• Keep accurate, up to date records of all the care you provide
• Work positively with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Participate in learning and development opportunities as required

This is not intended to cover all the responsibilities of the post but to provide some guidance. The post holder will perform any other duties that are deemed reasonable and appropriate by your Line Manager.

As a term of employment, you may be required to undertake other duties and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required. This forms part of your employment contract.

CONFIDENTIALITY: All staff, including our Support Worker are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and the general public.

Health & Safety at Work: It is the duty of every employee including each Support Worker to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others, including the use of necessary safety equipment, devices and protective clothing and to co‑operate with the management in meeting its responsibilities under the act.