Male Support Worker Driver

Active Care Group; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Specialist training

Access to Active Learning Hub

Nest pension

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Horncastle seeks a compassionate support worker for a male client in his 60s. The position involves day shifts from 9am to 5.30pm on a 3-day rota. Candidates must have a full driving licence and experience in home care, providing companionship and assistance during appointments and social activities. Benefits include earnings up to £14 per hour, specialist training, holiday pay, and an opportunity for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring at someone's home is essential.
• Must hold a full driving licence, preferably clean.
• Must understand the needs relating to the brain injury.

Responsibilities

• Support the client in the house and out for shopping or appointments.
• Ensure good communication and include the client in conversations.
• Work a three day rota system from 9am to 5.30pm.

Skills

Caring and patient

Good communication skills

Ability to show initiative

Job description

Please note that we require candidates that hold a full UK drivers licence and are confident drivers, to be able to drive the client's vehicle.

Are you looking for a new role in Horncastle for day shifts 9am-5.30pm?

Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our wonderful male client in his own home?

Join Active Care in the Home, and become part of a rewarding new care team supporting our new client in Horncastle.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to build a trusted connection with one gentleman and make a genuine difference in his life.

Meet the Client:

I am a gentleman in my early 60s living in mid Lincolnshire. I suffered a brain injury thirty one years ago and have some mobility problems. I enjoy going to social events and clubs and visiting friends and family. I live on my own but require full time support from a companion /driver/carer to get me out and about in my own car.

About the job role:

• To work a three day rota system (3 days on/3 days off) from 9am to 5.30pm
• To support me in the house
• To support me out and about shopping, at appointments and other social events. To be good at communicating with people and including me in the conversations.
• Lunch included (either at my home or out)

About the ideal candidate:

• Will be enthusiastic, patient, caring and can show initiative
• Will have experience of caring at someone's home
• Will understand the needs relating to my brain injury
• Will hold a full driving licence, preferably clean
• Will live locally and know the local roads

When you will be working:

• Day shifts (9am-5.30pm)
• 3 day rota system - 3 days on / 3 days off

What to look forward to:

• Earn up to £14 per hour (depending on experience)
• Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Care Manager
• Access to the Active Learning Hub – e-learning & in-person development
• Holiday pay, regular monthly rotas, and a Nest pension
• Be recognised through our Active Awards programme
• Refer a friend and earn up to £1,500
• A chance to build a meaningful career with the backing of a leading clinical and business team

Active Care in the Home are an equal opportunities employer however for genuine occupational requirements we require male support workers for this client.