Female Support Worker - Wapping

Active Care Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest Personal Pension

Refer a Friend £1,500

14.07% holiday pay

Full specialist training

Active Awards programme

Job summary

Active Care Group in London is seeking a compassionate female care assistant to support a male client with a C3/C4 spinal injury in Wapping. You will provide 1:1 care, including overnight tasks, and drivers licence is required for weekly travel to work.

You will join a stable team on a flexible zero-hours contract with full training and ongoing clinical support from the Care Manager, plus benefits such as holiday pay and pension.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Demonstrates compassion and reliability in client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a male client with a C3/C4 spinal injury.
• Assist with overnight clinical tasks as needed.
• Drive the client to work once a week on a flexible rota.
• Work day shifts 08:00–20:00 within a small care team.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate

Reliable

Job description

## About this role**Are you a compassionate and reliable care professional looking for a rewarding role in a supportive family environment?**We are seeking a reliable and professional female care assistant to support a male client living in Wapping, London.The client has a C3/C4 spinal cord injury, resulting in no sensation from the bottom of the neck down. He requires dedicated 1:1 support, including assistance with some clinical care tasks during overnight shifts. Full training will be provided.**Meet the client:**The client is a 62-year-old family man and professional creative with a strong passion for art, history, sport, and London life. He enjoys spending time in nature, connecting with people, and making the most of the cultural and social opportunities around him. Although paralysed from the neck down, he is fiercely independent and leads an active lifestyle—regularly attending work in the office, meeting friends in town, and visiting his father in Berkshire. He values his independence and enjoys using local amenities, relaxing in the garden when the weather allows, and taking trips to the riverside.As part of the role, you will be required to drive the client to work once a week. Therefore, applicants **must hold a full UK driving licence** and be confident driving.**Where you'll be working:*** **Day shifts:** 08:00 – 20:00 (must hold a UK driving licence)In this role, you’ll support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team, with regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance. While the role is offered on a flexible zero-hours contract, the work is ongoing and typically provides a stable working pattern with the same client. You’ll also receive an additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked.**What to look forward to:*** £12.75 per hour* Additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked.* **Full specialist training**, shadow shifts, and **ongoing support** from the Care Manager provided* Accrued holiday pay* **Regular consistent work** with rolling rotas* Flexible zero hours contract* Join the **Active Learning Hub** and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities* A **Nest Personal Pension** account* We recognise outstanding **Active Behaviours** via the **Active Awards** programme* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to **£1,500** by recommending someone you know* ......and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group**\\*Please note we are recruiting a Female Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part Schedule 9**At Active Care Group we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we’d be very happy to discuss this with you.