Female support worker f/t £16 /hr in PR3

UKCIL; Preston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care team is seeking a Female Support Worker in the Garstang area to provide high-quality care for a young woman with complex medical needs. The role involves daily activities, personal care, and medication administration. Applicants should be calm, compassionate, and reliable. Driving is essential, and full training will be provided. This is a full-time role with pay between £16 and £18 per hour.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Sick Pay

Employer contributes 3% to pension

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Experience beneficial but not essential.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent and high-quality care to a young woman with complex needs.
• Support the client in daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Assist with personal care routines and medication administration.

Skills

Calm and compassionate

Reliable and trustworthy

Ability to work independently

Comfortable with gastrostomy care

Experience in healthcare

Job description

Female support worker f/t @ £16 /hr in PR3

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: a264c1c4

Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker

Hours: 36 hours per week (Sunday–Wednesday)

Pay: £16 per hour weekdays / £18 per hour Sundays

Estimated Annual Salary: approx. £27,768

Location: Garstang area (Client's family home – adapted, semi‑rural setting)

You must be able to drive – the location is not accessible by public transport, and you will also drive the client’s mobility van

About the Role

Join a warm, committed care team and family supporting a lovely young woman with complex health and learning needs in her family home. Are you looking to make a real difference? No experience needed as full training will be given.

Are you kind, patient, and enthusiastic about making a real difference in someone’s life? We're looking for a female support worker to join a small, dedicated care team and also the parents, supporting a wonderful young woman with complex care needs in her warm and loving family home.

This is a practical, hands‑on role where you’ll provide consistent, high‑quality care and support engaging activities daily. We value honesty, openness, and clear communication, creating a close and supportive environment.

The family appreciates carers who are reliable, transparent, and committed to maintaining a respectful and positive atmosphere. If you are caring, trustworthy, and proactive, you’ll be a valued member of this team.

Working within a family home requires an awareness that your workplace is part of a private family environment. You are expected to demonstrate respect, discretion, and empathy at all times.

The client has a gastrostomy for medication administration, so experience in gastrostomy care would be a valuable benefit, although full training will be provided.

The Client

The client is a vibrant young woman with a severe acquired brain injury and complex medical needs, including epilepsy. She has the cognitive development of a young child and requires 24/7 support from two carers at all times.

She may not communicate in traditional ways, but she expresses happiness through smiles, relaxation, and reactions to her surroundings. She deserves to feel comforted, and cared for every moment of the day, with devoted people by her side at all times, ensuring she is happy, safe, and fully attended to.

Your mission? Help her live a life filled with fun, comfort, creativity, and care.

A Day in the Life

You’ll support her in child‑led activities such as:

• Listening to music (especially Disney & Christian tunes)
• Painting, baking, messy play, therapy‑based movement
• Sensory play with lights, textures, and calming spaces
• Driving her out for fun social experiences in her electric van
• Working alongside her teacher in the home two days a week, supporting her home education

You’ll also assist with:

• Full personal care and hygiene routines including manual handling, hoisting, and transfers
• Daily record keeping (meds, charts, notes)
• Helping with light domestic tasks to keep the home environment cozy, comfortable, and welcoming
• Therapeutic interventions (with guidance from professionals)

Working Hours

Regular hours (36 per week): 2 Week Rolling Rota

Week 1

• Monday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Tuesday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Wednesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Sunday: 9:30am – 3.30pm

Week 2

• Monday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
• Tuesday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
• Wednesday: 9:00am – 9:00pm

What We’re Looking For

• Calm, confident, and compassionate
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently
• Comfortable supporting someone who is completely dependent on care, including medication administration via gastrostomy (experience beneficial but not essential)
• Happy to play, get messy, and have fun
• Respectful and comfortable supporting the client’s Christian faith by reading Christian books and playing Christian music as part of her daily routine (no personal faith requirements necessary)

Experience in healthcare is a plus – but full training will be provided if you bring the right attitude and values.

Employment Details

• Contracted by: Client via legal Deputy
• Managed by: Parent
• Team Support: You’ll work alongside a Team Leader
• Location: Family‑shared home in Garstang (semi‑rural – driving is essential)

Benefits

• Holiday: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave
• Sick Pay: 1 week full pay, then Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
• Pension: Employer contributes 3%
• Training & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re warm, proactive, and ready for a truly meaningful role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team making a daily difference in one incredible young woman’s life.

Please note: the role involves a flexible rota designed to meet the client’s evolving needs, ensuring the best possible support at all times.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: £16.00‑£18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: Semi‑rural Garstang area/ Family home

Key Responsibilities

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com