Female Support Worker (Newark)

ivolve care & Support; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the UK is looking for dedicated individuals to support adults with various needs such as learning disabilities and mental health. This full-time role includes providing personalized care and empowering individuals to live fulfilled lives. Candidates should have a good general education, be reliable, and committed to making a difference. Competitive pay and a supportive work environment are offered along with additional benefits.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension

Birthday off with pay

£300 referral scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of ivolve.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable).
• Commitment to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with various needs such as learning disabilities and mental health.
• Provide high-quality support tailored to people’s needs.
• Deliver personal care and assist with health and medication.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Passion to make a difference

Education

Good general education

RQF Level 2 in social care

Job description

Location: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire NG24 4EB

Shifts: Full time, 35 hour contract (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

Pay Rate: £12.21 - £12.47 per hour (increasing to £12.50 - £12.76 per hour on 1st of December) (dependent on qualifications)

Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About Us

We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today – and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives. Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.

Through our Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services, we support people’s interests and inspire new ones. We do this through a mix of bigger planned activities and smaller everyday goals and tasks, creating a person‑centred plan to help them Strive every day.

We’re very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025'.

Our Values

Our values reflect us all and they’re at the heart of everything we do. They set out our culture, the way we behave and the way we do things. Our colleagues are passionate, kind and resilient and they go the extra mile for the people we support and each other. As a leader, you’ll embody our values in action and inspire and motivate your teams to do the same.

Role Overview

• Support adults with various needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health, helping them flourish in a place they call home.
• Empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives.
• Provide high‑quality support tailored to people’s needs, including activities like cooking, art, listening to music, and outings for movies and food.
• Deliver personal care, including continence support, health and medication assistance, handling personal possessions, finances and documents, and shopping, ensuring good levels of personal and environmental hygiene.
• Follow procedures to ensure consistent, safe, and reliable care and support.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good general education.
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference.
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of ivolve.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable).
• Commitment to undertake training and development.

Desirable

• RQF Level 2 or above in social care.
• Previous experience within a social care setting.
• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities.
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks.
• Confident IT user.

Our Support

• Reward package includes more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension.
• Birthday off with pay after a year of service.
• £300 referral scheme.
• Industry‑leading recognition.
• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Training and development to reach your potential.

If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!