Female Support Worker - Driver

Active Care Group Recruitment; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full specialist training

Holiday pay

Nest pension

Active Awards programme

Referral bonus up to £1,500

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a compassionate caregiver to support a 17-year-old male client in Market Harborough with complex needs due to an acquired brain injury. The role requires previous care experience, flexibility with shifts, and a full UK driver’s license. You'll earn up to £14 per hour and receive full training and ongoing support. This is a zero-hours contract with holiday pay and the opportunity to develop a rewarding career in care.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential.
• Experience with epilepsy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support one individual with complex needs.
• Work regular weekly shifts to build a consistent care team.
• Flexibility to work days and sleep nights required.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Full UK driver's licence

Experience with epilepsy

Job description

About the role

Active Care in the Home are expanding our client base and have a brand new 17‑year‑old male client in Market Harborough. The client has an acquired brain injury since birth, resulting in complex needs including epilepsy and regular seizures, PEG tube, non‑verbal communication, visual impairment and mobility support. He lives in a bungalow on his family home grounds.

Previous care experience is essential and previous experience with epilepsy is desirable. You must hold a full UK driver’s licence to be able to drive his vehicle.

When you will be working

• Full time 36‑40 hours a week
• Mix of evening (4 pm‑8 pm), sleeping nights (8 pm‑8 am) and weekend day (8 am‑8 pm) shifts
• Flexibility to work days & sleep nights required

In this role, you’ll support one individual with complex needs, working regular weekly shifts to build a consistent, trusted care team. While hours are usually stable, the position is offered on a zero‑hours contract as care packages can change.

What to look forward to

• Earn up to £14 per hour (depending on experience)
• Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Clinical Care Manager
• Access to the Active Learning Hub – e‑learning & in‑person development
• Holiday pay, regular monthly rotas, and a Nest pension
• Be recognised through our Active Awards programme
• Refer a friend and earn up to £1,500
• A chance to build a meaningful career with the backing of a leading clinical and business team

Active Care in the Home are an equal opportunities employer. For genuine occupational requirements we require female support workers for this client.