Support Worker

Active Care Group; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Nest pension

Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn up to £1,

Paid DBS check and induction training

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a kind, reliable Female Support Worker to assist a wheelchair user living in a two-bedroom annexe in St Austell. You’ll join a consistent 2:1 care team, supporting daily living, transfers with a hoist, and social activities in the community.

The role offers flexible zero-hours shifts, with daytime and on-call patterns, and training provided. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and be comfortable working in a home environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and patient behaviour.
• Reliable and committed to providing high-quality support.
• Comfortable with personal and complex care needs.
• Female driver with a full UK driving licence.
• Willing to undertake hoist training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team.
• Assist with transfers using a hoist and with daily personal care.
• Maintain regular weekly shifts and planned rotas.
• Engage in the client’s hobbies and community activities.
• Provide compassionate and sociable in-home and community care.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Patient

Reliable

Hoist operation

Full UK driving licence

Community engagement

Job description

Are you a kind, caring and reliable Female Support Worker with a full UK driving licence looking for a rewarding role where no two days are quite the same?We are looking for a dedicated female support worker to join a friendly and consistent 2:1 care team supporting a wonderful lady who lives independently in a two-bedroom annexe at her parents’ home in St Austell.About the client:Our client is a full-time wheelchair user who requires hoisting for all transfers and support with all aspects of her daily care needs.She is a very happy, smiley lady with a wonderful personality. She loves music—especially boybands like Boyzone—and enjoys attending concerts whenever possible. She has a busy and active weekly routine, regularly attending art and music clubs as well as hydrotherapy sessions. She thrives on social interaction and enjoys getting out and about.Available shifts:Day shifts 08:00 – 20:00 - Monday-SundayThursdays 11am – 6pmDay/Sleep – 08:00am – 08:00amIn 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.Where looking for:You’ll be someone who is:Caring, compassionate and patientReliable and committed to providing high-quality supportComfortable supporting with personal care and complex care needsConfident working as part of a 2:1 support teamComfortable using a hoist, or willing to undertake the necessary trainingFriendly and sociable, with a genuine interest in supporting someone to enjoy their hobbies and interestsComfortable supporting someone in their own home and out in the communityA female driver with a full UK driving licenceWhat you'll have:Full UK driving licenceWhat to look forward to:Pay up to £13 per hourAdditional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour workedPaid DBS check and induction trainingConsistent work schedule for stabilityHoliday pay & Nest pensionRecognition through our Active Awards programmeRefer-a-Friend scheme – earn up to £1,000!Incredible support from our clinical and business leadership team Please note: We are recruiting a Female Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support. This role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010, 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, please let us know and we would be very happy to discuss this with you. Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/