Support Worker

Optimo Care Group; Tendring; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Comprehensive training through Optimo/

Ongoing professional development

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (Health)

Reward Gateway benefits

Refer-a-Friend scheme (£500)

Job summary

CFT Care Ltd seeks a dedicated Support Worker to provide 1:1 support for a young woman with cerebral palsy in Clacton. You will assist with personal care, daily routines, meals, mobility, and community access, ensuring comfort and safety in a calm, structured environment.

The role emphasizes consistency, patience, and attentive care, with responsibilities including monitoring wellbeing, following care plans, and accompanying to appointments or activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassion and patience when supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills, both with service user and team.
• Ability to follow care plans precisely and document care.
• Reliable, patient and attentive to detail in a home-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a young woman with cerebral palsy in daily routines and personal care.
• Assist with meals and dietary needs; monitor wellbeing and safety.
• Deliver emotional reassurance, companionship and social engagement.
• Follow care plans and report concerns; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Compassion & patience

Communication skills

Follow care plans

Reliability

Non-verbal support

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker – Complex Physical Needs

Location: Clacton-on-Sea
Shifts: Day shifts (9am – 7pm) + Sleep-in shifts available
Contract: Full Time/ Part Time

Support Worker Role Supporting a Young Woman with Cerebral Palsy

CFT Care Ltd is a compassionate provider of high-quality health and social care, committed to supporting individuals with complex and diverse needs.

We are currently recruiting a dedicated Support Worker to provide 1:1 support for a friendly young woman in her early 30s who lives in Clacton.

This lady has cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and is a non-verbal wheelchair user, and requires consistent, patient, and compassionate support to live a happy and fulfilling life.

She particularly enjoys spending time outdoors, being pushed in her wheelchair, and getting fresh air – so enjoying the outdoors is an important part of this role.

This position offers the opportunity to build a meaningful and consistent support relationship, helping her maintain comfort, wellbeing, and independence.

Why This Role Is Different

Unlike many care roles, this position focuses on supporting one individual, allowing you to:

• Build a meaningful and trusting relationship
• Provide consistent, person-centred care
• Work in a calm and structured environment
• Make a genuine difference in someone’s daily life

About the Role

As a Support Worker, your role will focus on helping this young lady live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life.

You will provide both physical and emotional support, ensuring her care plan is followed carefully to maintain her comfort, safety, and wellbeing.

Consistency is very important in this role, so we are looking for someone who is reliable, patient, and attentive to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering Person-Centred Care

• Support with personal care and daily routines
• Assist with meal preparation and dietary requirements
• Provide emotional reassurance and companionship
• Respect her individuality and personal preferences

Following Care Plans

Her care plan includes specific guidelines around physical care and food intolerances, which must be followed carefully to avoid discomfort.

This includes:

• Following care plans accurately
• Monitoring wellbeing
• Recording support provided
• Reporting concerns when necessary

Community Access & Activities

A key part of this role is helping her enjoy time outdoors and access the community.

This may include:

• Walks in her wheelchair around local parks
• Shopping trips
• Community activities
• Social outings

You may also accompany her to appointments, hospital visits, or occasional holidays.

Medication & Health Support

You will also support with:

• Administering medication following protocols
• Monitoring health and wellbeing
• Ensuring she remains comfortable and pain-free

Maintaining a Safe Home Environment

Support in keeping the home:

• Clean and organised
• Accessible and safe
• Comfortable and welcoming

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who

• Enjoys supporting people with physical disabilities
• Is happy to spend time outdoors in all weather
• Is patient and comfortable supporting non-verbal communication
• Values consistency and routine in care
• Wants to build a long-term supportive relationship

Essential Skills & Qualities

We are looking for someone who is kind, reliable, and compassionate, with a genuine passion for supporting individuals with disabilities.

You should demonstrate:

• Compassion and patience
• A positive and caring attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence supporting individuals with complex needs
• Ability to follow care plans carefully

Desirable Experience

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

• Supporting individuals with physical disabilities
• Supporting wheelchair users
• Supporting non-verbal communication
• Experience in health and social care
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Full UK Driving Licence – desirable

Benefits of Working with CFT Care Ltd

Joining CFT Care Ltd means becoming part of a supportive organisation that values its staff.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Comprehensive training through the Optimo Learning Academy
• Ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Reward Gateway employee benefits platform
• £500Refer-a-Friend Scheme

In addition to the benefits outlined above, CFT Care Ltd will cover the cost of your DBS check and will pay your hourly rate for attendance at any required pre-employment training. Payment for training will be made following the commencement of your full-time role

Right to Work Requirement

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

CFT Care Ltd is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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