Support Worker

Westcountry Case Management; Frome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Frome is seeking a Support Worker to assist a 76-year-old man with daily routines and emotional management. The ideal candidate will have experience with disabilities and a driving license. This role offers flexible working hours and competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience of caring for people with physical or learning disabilities.
• Preferred applicants will have an NVQ or equivalent in care.

Responsibilities

• Support the client in establishing and maintaining routines.
• Provide assistance in managing emotions and behavior.

Skills

Experience with physical or learning disabilities

Driving licence

Education

NVQ or equivalent in care

Job description

SUPPORT WORKER

The client is a 76-year-old man who was involved in a road traffic accident in July 2013 in which he sustained severe injuries which included a head injury and fractures to the right side of his body. He is fully mobile and does not depend on any walking aids. He was also diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia in January 2025. The client struggles with poor memory (short and long term), poor ability to plan or organise, slowness of thinking, headaches, fatigue, mobility issues, speech and language issues. He requires support to establish and maintain routines and requires regular prompts. He occasionally requires support to manage his emotions and manage his behaviour. The client has the benefit of regular input from support workers who help him follow a structured weekly routine. Physiotherapy and speech and language therapy reviews are also arranged when required. The client is supported to enjoy regular holiday breaks with his wife.

Hours – 30 hours per week

One weekday night 7pm – 10am (next morning)

One Saturday night 7pm – 10am (Sunday morning)

Salary

£15.00 per hour weekdays
£17.00 per hour weekends
£12.21 per hour sleep shifts weekdays
£13.21 per hour sleep shifts weekends

At the minimum, applicants will be expected to have some experience of caring for people with physical or learning disabilities. Applicants with an NVQ (or equivalent) in care are preferred.

Other requirements (essential):

• Applicants must have a full driving licence and will be required to drive the client’s vehicle
• This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS, which the employer will obtain and fund on your behalf. You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service

Westcountry Case Management is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with by implementing a robust safeguarding policy including safer recruitment practices and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Westcountry Case Management - 01626 770729

Please be aware when applying, you will be sent through screening questions separately. We do not hold a current sponsorship licence so cannot consider applications from non-UK residents.