Live in Support Worker

Active Care Group Recruitment; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 24,417 - 32,039; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid travel

Paid specialist training

Holiday pay 14.07%

Nest Personal Pension

Refer a Friend scheme (£1500)

Support from leadership teams

Active Awards programme

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a compassionate Female Live-In Support Worker to assist a gentleman in his 60s living with an Acquired Brain Injury in Sherborne, Dorset. The role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing, and quality of life within the client’s home, with no personal care required.

You will support medication routines, nutrition, and risk management while encouraging engagement in meaningful activities and community access.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with ABI or brain injury is valued.
• No personal care is required.
• Ability to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Reliable and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and support daily living activities.
• Assist with medication routines and adherence.
• Plan meals and support nutrition.
• Encourage engagement in meaningful activities and community access.
• Support risk management and decision making.
• Assist with household tasks and pet care.
• Provide 1:1 live-in support in a rotating pattern.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Physically capable

Medication management

Promoting independence

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and physically capable Female Live-In Support Worker to support a gentleman in his 60s who is living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) following a head injury, based in Sherborne, Dorset.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by promoting independence, wellbeing, and quality of life within the client's own home.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support, helping the client maintain a fulfilling and active lifestyle while managing identified risks and encouraging independence. No personal care is required. The focus of the role is on promoting independence, supporting medication management, encouraging good nutrition, managing risk, and enhancing the client's overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promoting independence and supporting daily living activities.
• Supporting medication routines and encouraging adherence.
• Assisting with meal planning, preparation, and maintaining good nutrition.
• Encouraging engagement in meaningful activities and community access.
• Supporting positive decision-making and risk management.
• Supporting with household tasks as required.
• Walking and helping care for the client's dog.

Working Pattern

• • Flexible live-in assignments (typically 1–2 weeks on / off)
• 12 hour day shifts

What to look forward to:

• £153.00 per day
• Fully paid travel to and from placements
• Paid specialist training
• Holiday pay 14.07% on every hour you work!
• Regular consistent work every month
• Ongoing support from a leading care provider
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 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 in the Home

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.