Female Support Worker- Leicester

We Change Lives; Leicester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Blue Light Card

Enhanced night and Christmas pay

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

Permanent contract

Rolling rota

Job summary

We Change Lives is recruiting a Female Support Worker to assist with daily living and community engagement for individuals with varying needs. On-site role based in Leicester, with full training provided and a permanent contract. Benefits include a Blue Light Card, enhanced night pay, and wellbeing support.

Applicants should be friendly, reliable, and comfortable working with individuals requiring personal care. Female applicants only, due to care requirements.

Qualifications

• Naturally friendly, warm and positive.
• Confident and talkative, with a genuine interest in getting to know others.
• Patient, calm and emotionally resilient.
• Mature, reliable and consistent in their approach.
• Comfortable supporting someone who may experience distress or display behaviours of concern.
• Happy to get involved, have a chat and help someone enjoy their day.
• Great listener and someone who can give praise.

Skills

Friendly & warm

Confident & talkative

Patient & resilient

Mature & reliable

Supportive under distress

Great listener

Praise

Job description

Location: On site / Colchester Rd, Leicester LE5 2DG, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Allied Health Professionals
HourlyFixed salary:£ 12.71

Female Support Worker

Are you friendly, confident and naturally chatty? Do you enjoy getting to know people, building genuine relationships and helping others get out and enjoy their local community? You don’t need previous care experience. Full training and qualifications are provided, so what matters most is your personality and approach.

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

• £12.71 per hour
• Female Applicants Only

What We’re Looking For

This role is open to female applicants only due to the personal care needs, privacy and dignity of the person we support.

If you’re interested in working with We Change Lives but don’t meet this specific requirement, please still get in touch - we have other roles that welcome all applicants.

• Naturally friendly, warm and positive
• Confident and talkative, with a genuine interest in getting to know others
• Patient, calm and emotionally resilient
• Mature, reliable and consistent in their approach
• Comfortable supporting someone who may experience distress or display behaviours of concern
• Happy to get involved, have a chat and help someone enjoy their day
• Great Listener and someone who can give Praise

• £12.71 per hour
• Permanent contract
• Rolling rota
• Free Blue Light Card
• Enhanced night and Christmas pay
• 24/7 GP and wellbeing support

You could be a great fit for WCL.

Interested ?

More About We Change Lives

We Change Lives (WCL) is a remarkable charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services.

• Have you previously worked for Creative Care Leicester Limited, 3L or We Change Lives before ?
• Do you have a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or something similar)? (This is sometimes called an NVQ, Diploma, or RQF Level 2.)
• Do you have experience supporting individuals with any of the following: acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health conditions, dementia, or age-related care needs?
• Do you hold a full UK driving license?
• Do you have the right to work in the UK without needing visa sponsorship?
• Can you please enter a valid Share Code to prove your right to work in the UK (If you are a British/Irish citizen just put N/A)?
• Do you have employment history?
• Were you referred to this job by someone who works at Creative Care, 3L or We Change Lives? If yes, please tell us their name.
• Are you comfortable using technology such as phones, tablets or computers at work? (We use these for things like clocking in and out, checking rotas, booking time off, and updating care plans. Full training is given.)
• Why do you feel We Change Lives is the right place for you to make a difference as a Support Worker?
• Are you related to anyone who currently works for Creative Care Leicester Limited or We Change Lives?
• Are you subscribed to the DBS Update Service?
• Will you be able to provide appropriate ID for DBS and RTW checks if successful?”
• Have you been referred to this job by a current We Change Lives employee? No Yes