Live In Support Worker

Active Care Group; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Training

Pension

Travel paid

Refer a friend

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a Female Live-In Support Worker to provide dedicated, one-to-one support for a male client with a spinal cord injury in a rural Gloucestershire family home. The role offers 12-hour live-in shifts, with two-week blocks and occasional holiday cover, plus 14.07% holiday pay on hours worked.

You will be comfortable driving and assisting with transport, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and confident driving
• Experience supporting individuals with spinal cord injury (desirable)
• Comfortable around dogs

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a male client with a C5/6 spinal cord injury
• Support independence, dignity and quality of life at home
• Assist with transport and driving when required
• Build a strong, professional relationship with client and family
• Work as part of a consistent care team with planned rotas

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driving confidence

Dog-friendly

Job description

Live-In Support Worker – Spinal Injury

We 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 support
• Two-week blocks are the standard preference, however flexibility of a few days either way for handovers and gap-filling
• Willingness to share holiday and festive cover is required, including Christmas, Easter and New Year

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 you'll have:

• The right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to work two-week live-in rotations and provide occasional holiday/festive cover
• A full UK driving licence and confidence driving
• Confidence supporting someone within their own home
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be comfortable around dogs
• Experience supporting individuals with a spinal cord injury is desirable

What to look forward to:

• £156.00 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

*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.