Female Support Worker

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Female Support Workers to join our friendly team, supporting four ladies within their own home. This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced Support Workers who are passionate about providing person-centred support and helping individuals live happy, fulfilling and as independent lives as possible.

Location: Cumbria - Aspatria

Pay: £14.24-£18.04 per hour PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay

Contract: Agency Ad Hoc

Shifts: Long days & sleep ins

Start Date: ASAP

Shift Pattern: The service primarily requires sleep-in cover, alongside long day shifts.

Long Day: 08:00 - 19:30
Sleep In: 23:00 - 07:00
Morning Support & Handover: 07:00 - 08:00

There are opportunities for flexible agency shifts, with sleep ins being the main requirement.

About the Service: You will support four ladies within their own home, each with their own individual needs and personalities. The individuals we support have a range of needs, including:

• Mild to severe learning disabilities
• Autism
• Behaviours that may challenge
• Epilepsy
• Complex health and support needs

Two ladies require full support with personal care and moving and handling, while two ladies have epilepsy.

Your Role

• Providing person-centred care and support
• Supporting with personal care and daily living activities
• Assisting with moving and handling
• Supporting with medication
• Supporting individuals with epilepsy and seizure management
• Encouraging independence, choice and community engagement
• Promoting dignity, respect and inclusion
• Building positive relationships with the individuals you support
• Maintaining a safe and supportive home environment

The service is located in a rural area, with a bus route available at the end of the street.

Essential

• Minimum 12 months' UK care/support experience
• Previous experience in a care or support setting
• Caring, patient and reliable approach
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Flexibility to work long days and sleep ins
• Full Right to Work in the UK - no sponsorship available

Desirable

• Learning disability experience
• Autism experience
• Experience supporting behaviours that may challenge
• Epilepsy and seizure awareness
• Buccal Midazolam Medication administration
• Moving and handling
• Lone working

What We Offer

• £14.24-£18.04 per hour PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay
• Enhanced rates for sleep ins
• Flexible agency ad hoc shifts
• Mainly sleep in opportunities
• Long day shifts available
• Subsidised / FREE mandatory training
• Dedicated one-to-one consultant support
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives