Live in Support Worker

Active Care Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Nest Pension

Travel paid to placements

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a dedicated Female Live-In Support Worker to provide one-to-one care for a male client in rural Gloucestershire. You will work 12-hour shifts on a live-in basis, with two-week blocks and cover for holidays as needed.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, confidence driving, strong communication skills, and comfort around dogs. Experience with spinal cord injury is desirable, and you will receive paid holiday pay and ongoing support from the care team.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and confidence driving.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable around dogs.
• Experience supporting individuals with spinal cord injury is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one live-in support for a male client with a spinal injury in a home setting.
• Be part of a care team delivering person-centred care to promote independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Transport assistance and driving support when required due to rural location.
• Flexible cover for holidays/festive periods and two-week live-in rotations.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Dog-friendly

Spinal cord injury experience (desir)

Job description

Live-In Support Worker – Spinal InjuryWe are seeking a dedicated, compassionate Female Live-In Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for a male client living with a C5/6 spinal cord injury in a warm and welcoming family home in rural Gloucestershire.This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity and quality of life.About the client:The client lives with his wife, who works from home, and one of his adult daughters. His other daughter visits regularly.The family home is set in a beautiful countryside location within a friendly village, offering a peaceful and welcoming environment. The village has a local shop, two pubs, a river and plenty of lovely countryside walks to enjoy.The client can drive but finds driving increasingly difficult due to his condition and rural location. The successful candidate will therefore need to be confident and comfortable with driving and assisting with transport when required.We are looking for a caring, reliable and proactive individual who can build a strong professional relationship with the client and his family, while supporting him to maintain his independence and enjoy everyday life.There are two small, friendly dogs in the home. They may bark initially but quickly settle. The support worker will not be expected to walk or care for them, although they may occasionally need feeding or company.When you'll be working:12-hour shifts, live-in supportTwo-week blocks are the standard preference, however flexibility of a few days either way for handovers and gap-fillingWillingness to share holiday and festive cover is required, including Christmas, Easter and New YearIn 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 you'll have:The right to work in the UKFlexibility to work two-week live-in rotations and provide occasional holiday/festive coverA full UK driving licence and confidence drivingConfidence supporting someone within their own homeGood communication and interpersonal skillsMust be comfortable around dogsExperience supporting individuals with a spinal cord injury is desirableWhat to look forward to:£156.00 per dayFully paid travel to and from placementsPaid specialist trainingHoliday pay 14.07% on every hour you work!Regular consistent work every monthOngoing support from a leading care providerA Nest Personal Pension accountWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeRefer 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*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 9At 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. Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/