Support Worker - Female

Bespoke Health and Social Care; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cheltenham is seeking a compassionate Female Support Worker to assist an individual living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other conditions. The role involves providing hands-on, person-centred care to enhance daily life. Essential qualifications include experience in complex care and local knowledge. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15 and opportunities for personal growth within the organization.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care

Ongoing training and development

Generous Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable support worker with experience in complex care.
• Local knowledge of Cheltenham and a full UK driving licence are essential for day shifts.
• Ability to provide personalized care and support independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1, personalized care and enriching activities.
• Support independence, wellbeing, and daily routines.
• Follow care plans and keep accurate records.

Skills

Experience in complex care

Supporting behaviours perceived as challenging

Mental health support

Managing multiple allergies

Job description

Support Worker - Female

Pay rate: £15.00 per hour
Shift Pattern: 8am – 8pm and 8pm - 8am waking nights (36 and 24 hours per week permanent contracts available)

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to assist an individual living in their own home in Cheltenham. This person lives with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, FND, Gastroparesis and uses a wheelchair at all times, but this does not define them. They have a love of rehoming vintage treasures, creative projects, and gardening.

You’ll be providing hands-on, person-centred care that helps make daily life meaningful and enjoyable. Local knowledge of Cheltenham and a full UK driving licence are essential to support outings and activities for the day shifts, however not necessary for night shifts.

Requirements:

• Experience in complex care
• Supporting behaviours perceived as challenging
• Mental health
• Managing multiple allergies

Responsibilities:

• Provide 2:1, personalised care and enriching activities
• Support independence, wellbeing, and daily routines
• Follow care plans and keep accurate records
• Work in line with CQC standards and organisational policies

We have been around for nearly 20 years and have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions:

• LD&A – Learning Disabilities & Autism
• Bespoke
• Team Brain Injury

This role sits within our Bespoke Health & Social Care family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Complex Care Manager.

What we offer:

• Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few.
• Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets – grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show.
• Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.