Female Support Worker
Overview
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ID
300579
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Salary
£24,375 per annum
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Type
Permanent - Full Time
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Location
Dover
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Hours
37.5 hours per week
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Closing Date
02/02/2026
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Interview Date
As suitable applications are received
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Looking for a new challenge?
Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families.
You don’t need any previous experience to become a support worker with Sense. We’ll give you full training for our part time and full time roles.
It's an exciting time as Sense is expanding, we now have an opportunity for Support Workers to join our Supported Living service in Dover, Kent, working 37.5 hours per week. We also offer the option for overtime hours.
This is an 8 bedroom service consisting of individual flats. You will be working on a 1:1 basis with people with a wide range of disabilities, helping them to access the community and learn daily living skills.
If you are an engaging, positive, caring person who would like to enhance other people's lives, then this is the role for you! You will support people to live the life they choose, and to grow with their independence.
This role in Dover, Kent includes regular sleep in shifts, supporting with everyday living, cooking, cleaning, personal care, finances, medication, working, shopping, trips out, going to pubs and night clubs. The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you may support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
- Positive, with a can-do attitude.
- Caring and empathetic.
- Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
- Willing to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in health and social care or equivalent (or already have one).
Here at Sense Dover, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.
No two days will be the same
This role in Dover, Kent might include supporting people with:
- Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
- Personal care and hygiene.
- Finances.
- Medication and wellbeing.
- Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
- Their social life and nightlife.
Everyone we support in Dover is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Benefits
- 24 days of annual leave
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%
- Free life assurance policy
- Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel season ticket loans
- Enhanced sick pay
- Free DBS check if your role needs one
- A £350 refer-a-friend scheme
- Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate
- Ongoing developm...
🌟 Got heart? You’re halfway there.
At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned support workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care.
💬 Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Rachel Mortimer, at recruitment.region2@c-i-c.co.uk.
✅ If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short form.
Need adjustments during the process? Just email recruitment.region2@c-i-c.co.uk.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!
Female Support Worker
Job Introduction
This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines
Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?
If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.
Job description
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.
Where will I be working?
As a Support Worker you will be supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in their own homes within our supported living team. We support people across the Wakefield district but initially you will be allocated to teams operating in the Wrenthorpe and Lupset areas. We are looking for a female support worker who preferably has a UK license to drive both manual and automatic vehicles.
You will be required to provide a person-centred approach in all aspects of the role, including supporting people to manage their home, with their mobility, with some personal care, accessing their local community facilities, and maintaining contact with other important people in their lives. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible, to find enjoyment, and to be healthy and safe.
We use a digital social care record system, to support daily recording, which will make your day-to-day tasks easier and allows you to spend more time with the People We Support.
Shift Patterns
This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00am to 2:00/3:00pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.
Please note that the shifts may vary.
Role Responsibility
What will I be doing?
This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:
- promoting the independence of people we support
- supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday
- arranging activities in the home and in the local community
- developing residents' life skills and personal interests
- helping residents stay safe and healthy
- assisting with personal care needs
- manual handling
- supporting people with medication
- ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:
- passionate, caring and enthusiastic
- flexible, patient and non-judgemental
- a great team player with lots of energy
- able to demonstrate good communication skills
- able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
- transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by f...
We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals’ values and we recruit people from all walks of life; From people with vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role, from people with lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives, to people with no experience at all.
Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:
- Patience
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- A problem solver
- Resilience
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
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Benefits & USP’s:
- £12.62 per Hour
- Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
- Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
- Managed by supportive leaders
- 28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
- Pension Scheme
- No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
- Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
- We will pay for your DBS / PVG
- We are based in one location, so no need to be a car driver
- Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
- Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
- Shopping Discounts Scheme
- Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
- Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
- Financial Hardship Fund
- Investment in your wellbeing
Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enriching the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do.
Since the early days, we’ve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy ‘Best Lives Possible’.
We have strong values and we’re proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards!
We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop, should you decide you want to develop your career with us.
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bradford – BD10
As a Female Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
We currently support four gentlemen of various ages with various health needs. They all have very colourful personalities! They have various hobbies such as flying kites, pottery making, painting, horse riding, going to see Bradford Bulls, cinema and away days to the coast, theatre and holidays away.
What we're looking for:
· A genuine passion for supporting others.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
· Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Contract options:
2 x 25 hour posts
· Part-time: flexible hours based on availability
Shift times:
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
· Days: Between 07:00-10:00, 10-15.00, 15.00-22.00
· Sleep Ins: 10:00-07:00
Job ID: 35359
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Job description
- City:Tadley
- Vacancy type:Full Time
- Salary:£24,829
- Rate:per annum (pro rata)
- Plus:Benefits
Female Support Worker (6004)
Female Support Worker – TadleyFull-time opportunities£24,829 per annum (pro rata)
Full UK Manual Driving Licence Required
Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join Avenues – where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve great things together.
At Avenues, we believe that when our teams feel valued and supported, they create the best possible outcomes for the people we support. If you’re looking for your next role in social care – or considering a fulfilling career change – we’d love to hear from you!
Our services based in Tadley is supporting people with complex health needs and various learning disabilities. The ideal person to support them will have, or share, an interest in their hobbies, be able to adapt their communication skills e.g. clear pronunciation of words, slowing down on in their speech where needed, uses correct words to describe items and situation. There are two services withing a close proximity to each other so both services may be included on your rota.
Full UK Manual Driving license is essential and you must be willing to drive service vehicle on site
Every day is different, but your role will include:
- Supporting people to live independently and enjoy everyday activities
- Encouraging social connections with family, friends, and the local community
- Helping with finances, household tasks, and shopping
- Providing respectful, person-centred personal care
- Most importantly – creating moments of joy and achievement!
No previous experience? No problem!
We provide award-winning, accredited training at no cost to you – including Health and Social Care Diplomas to help you develop your career.
What’s in it for you?
- Early Pay – access your earnings before payday
- Fully paid, enhanced DBS
- Flexible working patterns
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
- Discounts on shopping, holidays, and more via Blue Light Card and Benefits website
- Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
- 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling
We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone!
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Ready to start your feel-good career? Apply today – we can’t wait to meet you
Join Our Supportive, Fun-Loving Team in Chester! 🌟
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Are you someone who’s kind, caring, and passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Our team is looking for someone just like you to join us in supporting a group of amazing adults aged 18 and over.
We’re proud to support individuals with a wide range of needs and personalities. Some are independent, while others use wheelchairs or need full assistance with personal care. We work with both verbal and non-verbal individuals, and we tailor our support to meet each person’s unique preferences and health conditions—including autism, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, and continence care.
💬 What Makes This Role Special?
You won’t just be helping with daily tasks—you’ll be part of a team that brings joy, connection, and adventure into people’s lives. The individuals we support love:
Outdoor activities like shopping, dining out, and going on group trips to places like Chester Zoo (we’re proud members!)
Fun at home, including listening to music, watching movies, cooking, and baking
Social time, whether it’s bowling, tours, or simply enjoying each other’s company
They value kindness, respect, and a safe, happy home where everyone’s dignity and privacy are honoured. And so do we.
🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting individuals with personal care and mobility
Helping people access the community and enjoy everyday activities
Driving our team vehicle to outings and appointments (that’s why a Full UK Driving Licence is essential)
Preparing meals and drinks that meet a variety of dietary needs
Creating a clean, friendly, and safe home environment
🕒 Shifts
We offer:
Long Day + Sleep-In: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. the next day (includes sleep-in from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
Long Day: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
There are always at least two team members on shift during the day, and one colleague overnight—so you’ll never feel alone or unsupported.
🌟 Join Our Team as a Support Worker! 🌟
16–21 hours per week • Sleepovers included • Juniper Green, Edinburgh
Are you a fun-loving, motivated person who loves going the extra mile to brighten someone’s day? 💛
Do you value a role where you feel supported, appreciated, and part of something meaningful?
If so, a Support Worker role with our award‑winning charity might be exactly what you’ve been looking for! ✨
💕 About the Role
We’re looking for a Female Support Worker to join our friendly team and support two wonderful young ladies who share their own home in the Juniper Green area of Edinburgh.
These ladies have faced challenges due to learning disabilities and Autism, but they don’t let that stop them from living life to the fullest! 🎭🎶🛍️🏊♀️✈️
They love theatre trips, music and dancing, clothes shopping, holidays, swimming — and they’re always excited to try something new. If you’re creative, energetic, and up for a challenge, they’d love to meet you!
🌈 What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be part of a diverse, supportive team helping the ladies live happy, safe, and fulfilling lives. Your role may include:
- 💊 Supporting with medication
- 🍳 Cooking and meal preparation
- 🧼 Assisting with personal care
- 🏡 Helping maintain their home
- 💷 Supporting with finances
🕒 Shift Patterns
We provide support 24/7, so flexibility is key. Shifts typically include:
- 9am – 11pm, followed by a sleepover, then working until 2pm the next day
- 9am – 4pm
- 2pm – 10pm
Sleepovers are part of the role, and weekend availability is required for 1-2 weekends per month.
🌟 Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a warm, welcoming team that truly cares — about the people we support and each other. You’ll make a real difference every day, and you’ll never be short of smiles, laughter, and meaningful moments.
Sometimes the people we support really need a male or female person to support them. For this particular role, a female colleague is required. This is a genuine occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Female Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!
What’s In It For You?
- Guaranteed hours – because your time is valuable
- Paid training & career development – grow with us
- Supportive team vibes – we’ve got your back
- Stream (formally Wagestream) – access your earnings instantly, stay in control
What You’ll Need
- Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
- Previous experience in a care/support setting
- A valid manual UK driving licence
- The legal right to live and work in the UK
Support Worker – Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you a bubbly, kind‑hearted communicator with a great sense of humour? Do you love storytelling, Disney princesses, Peppa Pig, and creating moments of genuine connection? If so, this could be a truly rewarding role for you.
We’re looking for a dedicated Female Support Worker to support a 21‑year‑old young lady, supported by SeeAbility, to live life with confidence, comfort and joy.
About the person you will support
A wonderful young woman with a big personality and a love for:
- Storytelling and imagination
- Disney princesses
- Peppa Pig and In the Night Garden
- Laughing, connecting and feeling safe with people she trusts
Who has:
- A learning disability
- Epilepsy
- Visual impairment
- Mobility needs
- Some behaviours that can be challenging, which require patience, reassurance and understanding
With the right support, she thrives, and that’s where you come in.
About the Role
This is a 1:1 support role with an element of 2:1 2.5 hours per day, where communication and emotional intelligence are just as important as practical skills.
You’ll support her to:
- Feel safe, reassured and understood
- Express herself through communication, stories and play
- Stay engaged in daily activities and routines
- Navigate moments of anxiety or challenge with calm, confidence and care
You will work alongside a supportive team and receive guidance and training from SeeAbility, ensuring you feel confident and well‑supported.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Excellent at communicating – verbally, emotionally and intuitively
- Bubbly, confident and warm, with an infectious positive energy
- Naturally nurturing, affectionate and kind, while maintaining clear professional boundaries
- Calm, reassuring and able to prompt or support when appropriate
- Patient, resilient and emotionally switched‑on
Experience in support or care is helpful, but the right values and attitude matter most. We’re especially keen to hear from people who genuinely enjoy building meaningful relati...
Join Mencap Cymru’s New Service in Llanrwst – Female Support Workers Wanted!
We’re thrilled to be launching a brand-new supported living service in Llanrwst, Conwy, and we’re looking for passionate Support Workers to join our amazing team.
This beautiful, newly refurbished property will become home to three vibrant, independent ladies who are active in their community and excited to meet staff who can support them in growing their skills and independence.
They're looking for team members who are:
>Fun & outgoing
>Creative & supportive
>Kind, positive & inclusive
>Brave and, most of all, passionate about making a difference.
Could that be you? We’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Support Worker, you’ll help people with learning disabilities live full, independent lives. From daily activities to emotional support, you’ll play a key role in their everyday joy and wellbeing.
What We’re Looking For:
>A genuine passion for supporting others
>Great communication & relationship-building skills
>Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings & weekends
> A positive, empathetic approach
>Full UK driving licence & your own car (or reliable local transport access)
>Welsh language skills are a bonus – not a must!
Shifts & Pay:
Our services offer 24-hour care – rotas are shared at least 4 weeks ahead so you can plan life outside of work.
- We actively welcome applications from disabled people and people from Black and Asian communities.
If you’re ready to make a real impact and be part of something special – apply now. The ladies can’t wait to meet you!
Due to the nature of this service we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1’
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Worksop and the surrounding areas.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
A driver is preferred for this not but not essential.
What we're looking for:
- A genuine passion for supporting others.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.
Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
‘Due to the nature of this service we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1’
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
*Job ID:35431
Free physiotherapy
Discount opportunities
Christmas savings scheme
Salary £12.60 per hour
Location Kinning Park, Glasgow
Expiry 02/02/2026 23:59
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
Your new opportunity
Mavisbank is a 7 bedded residential respite service located in the Kinning Park area of Glasgow. We are currently recruiting Female Support Workers. The service is managed by a project manager and 2 team leaders and we are looking to add to our existing compliment of support staff.
The service provides short breaks to adults with disabilities which allows carers respite for them to be able to continue in their caring roles. Currently we have around 100 families who use our service each with a respite budget which allows them to enjoy a set number of allocated nights away from home. While some of our guests require minimum supports, others may have more complex support needs. We offer person centred and flexible support breaks to our respite guests.
Working pattern: This is a permanent 16 hour contract role. You will be part of a rota which requires early shifts, backshifts and sleepovers. Typically as part of the rota, you will work every second weekend. We pay an hourly rate of £12.60.
The successful candidate will benefit from a full training and mentoring package which includes safer handling, administering medication and epilepsy and rescue medication.
What you’ll bring
- Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives.
- Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
- Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
- Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
- Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
- Good IT & communication skills.
- Full Manual Driving Licence
What you’ll get
- SVQ qualificationsvia our accredited centre
🌴Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
📚Training & developmentopportunities
❤️Opportunity to change livesthrough meaningful work
👨👩👧Family-friendly policies
🏥Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
📞Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
🎁£500 refer-a-friend bonus(T&Cs apply)
🛡️Life Assurance & Pension
🚲Cycle to Work scheme
🎟️Access to Concerts for Carers
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of start date.
Successful applicants will be contacted on the closing date with face to face interviews taking place on Wednesday 4th of February in Kinning Park.
Quarriers have investors in People Platinum accreditation
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Benefits
Free physiotherapy and occupational health
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace pension
Christmas savings scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Long service rewards
Significant discount opportunities
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Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care.
So, what does a Support Worker do?
We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations.
Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes.
One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few).
We value the people that work with us…
At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.
Female Support Worker
Job Introduction
This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines
Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?
If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.
Job description
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.
Where will I be working?
As a Support Worker you will be supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in their own homes within our supported living team. We support people across the Wakefield district but initially you will be allocated to teams operating in the Lupset and Ossett areas. We are looking for a female support worker who preferably has a UK license to drive both manual and automatic vehicles.
You will be required to provide a person-centred approach in all aspects of the role, including supporting people to manage their home, with their mobility, with some personal care, accessing their local community facilities, and maintaining contact with other important people in their lives. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible, to find enjoyment, and to be healthy and safe.
We use a digital social care record system, to support daily recording, which will make your day-to-day tasks easier and allows you to spend more time with the People We Support.
Shift Patterns
This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00am to 2:00/3:00pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.
Please note that the shifts may vary.
Role Responsibility
What will I be doing?
This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:
- promoting the independence of people we support
- supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday
- arranging activities in the home and in the local community
- developing residents' life skills and personal interests
- helping residents stay safe and healthy
- assisting with personal care needs
- manual handling
- supporting people with medication
- ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:
- passionate, caring and enthusiastic
- flexible, patient and non-judgemental
- a great team player with lots of energy
- able to demonstrate good communication skills
- able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
- transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
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