Live in Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid travel to placements

Paid specialist training

14.07% holiday pay

Ongoing career support

Nest Personal Pension account

Refer a Friend Scheme up to £1500

Job summary

Active Care Group Recruitment in Yeovil is seeking a compassionate Female Live-In Support Worker to assist a gentleman in his 60s with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). The position focuses on promoting independence, supporting daily living activities, and managing medication routines.

Successful candidates will enjoy flexible live-in assignments, paid training, holiday pay, and ongoing support from a qualified team. Join us to make a meaningful difference in people's lives!

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is preferred.
• Ability to promote independence and support daily living.
• Good communication skills and ability to encourage positive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Support medication management and adherence.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation.
• Encourage engagement in activities and community access.
• Manage identified risks and support household tasks.
• Walk and help care for the client's dog.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Physical capability

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.

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
• 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.