Live In Support Worker

Active Care Group - Care in The Home; Hereford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking experienced Female Support Workers for a live-in role in Worcestershire. The position involves supporting a gentleman with a spinal cord injury, providing person-centred care, and maintaining professional boundaries. Candidates must have a full clean driving licence and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Accrued holiday pay

Nest Personal Pension scheme

Active Awards programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Support from clinical and business leadership teams

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• Experience with spinal injuries is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the client to exercise choice and control over their daily life.
• Assisting with hygiene tasks such as washing and dressing.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Person-centred care

Job description

Active Care Group’s Care in the Home division is expanding, committed to providing safe, reliable, and outcome-based care through our exceptional support workers, clinicians, and management team.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Candidates requiring a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK will not be considered.

We are seeking experienced, highly motivated, and proactive Female Support Workers for a live-in package in Worcestershire. Candidates must have a full clean Driving Licence and be able to work on a rolling 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off shift pattern. This role is a zero-hour contract with regular shifts once assigned to a client, ensuring continuity of care.

Attendance at our company training is required, which includes staying away from home for 5 days. We will cover travel and accommodation costs, and breakfast will be provided.

*Due to a genuine occupational requirement, this role is exclusively recruiting Female Support Workers. This is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.

Meet our client:

Our client is a lovely gentleman with a spinal cord injury who enjoys staying active. He is a dedicated vegetarian and prefers tasty vegetarian meals with support workers. He has two dogs which he adores and needs assistance with their care.

When you'll be working:

• Rolling rota: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
• Living in the client’s home 24/7 during shifts
• Zero-hour contract with regular shifts as described

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the client to exercise choice and control over their daily life
• Liaising with and supporting the family as needed
• Assisting with hygiene tasks such as washing, dressing, and toileting
• Supporting the client to access local amenities and community events
• Following the client’s care plan
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records
• Participating in manual handling procedures
• Maintaining professional boundaries with the client and family

What you will have:

• A full clean driving licence
• A genuine interest in providing person-centred care
• Experience with individuals with spinal injuries is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us)

What to look forward to:

• Salary: £122.50 to £135 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
• Regular, consistent work with set rolling rotas
• Accrued holiday pay
• Nest Personal Pension scheme
• Recognition of outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme: earn up to £1000 for recommending someone
• Support and guidance from our qualified clinical and business leadership teams to develop your career

We are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations for job applications and interviews. We are a Disability Confident employer.