Job Description

Support Worker (Female only candidates)- Coppull, Lancashire

Fixed Term Contract - 20 or 40 hours per week @ 13.50 per hour day rate and National living wage sleep rate. (Over time available)

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join our dedicated team on a fixed-term basis to cover a maternity leave. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for supporting others to gain valuable experience within a caring and person-centred environment.

You will play a vital role in providing day-to-day support to individuals, promoting independence, dignity, and well-being. This is a fixed-term position commencing in October 2025 and running until approximately October 2026. A full handover will be provided, along with ongoing support from the team.

Please note that the contract may end earlier than October 2026, depending on the return date of the staff member being covered.

Our client lives in her own property in Coppull, Lancashire. She has a brain injury and physical impairment. She requires support with wheelchair transfers, medication, personal care and moving and handling transfers. Due to requiring personal and intimate care, our client prefers female only candidates to uphold her privacy and decency. This is therefore an occupational requirement under the Equality Act, 2010.

Our client is a sociable, kind, and fun-loving young woman. She has a positive outlook on life and a wide variety of interests, including music, fashion and beauty, football, and holidays. She loves animals and has a dog and rabbit of her own. She also takes great pride in her appearance and home. Our client would like to work with someone who shares her values and interests and can support her to meet her needs, interests, and goals in life.

Our client works with a full multidisciplinary team including a case manager, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and psychological therapists and there are opportunities to work alongside all professionals, as well as a group of support staff. We are looking for someone who can join the team to help promote our client's confidence, positive relationships, and opportunities to fulfil her life.

If you can lead with a genuine smile and have an ability to connect with others, you'll be well on your way to fitting into our team. If you are resilient, confident and can think on your feet, whilst ensuring you provide safe, person-centred support, then we want to hear from you.

A message from the client:

Hi there, I'm currently 27. I've only been in a chair since I was 15 so I still like living a good lifestyle. I like my support team to be honest, outgoing and happy to try new experiences. I love my fashion, hair and makeup. I live with my dog who is my baby and I also have a rabbit so if you think you fit my preferred preferences, please apply for this job. I am also open to getting to know new people so if you think we could get on also then that would also be great.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate core values such as:

Guide and facilitate our clients journey through rehabilitation

Collaborate with the wider team and take part in regular review meetings

Provide stability and dedication to the role

Focus on improving the client's quality of life

Essential Requirements Include:

Skills in working autonomously when required however knows when to seek advice and assistance from the wider team, excellent communication skills including IT and verbal/non-verbal skills.

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and engage with psychological therapy to enhance the support provision and communication for the client.

Evidence of qualifications in Health and Social Care equivalent to the care certificate/ NVQ level 2.

Preferable:

Previous experience of working with people who have a brain injury, and/or of working within a multi-disciplinary team including therapy and rehabilitation.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Free flu jabs Free parking
Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

Day shift Night shift
Application question(s):

Due to requiring personal and intimate care, our client prefers female only candidates to uphold her privacy and decency. This is therefore an occupational requirement under the Equality Act, 2010. Are you female?
Experience:

Home care: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AW/BCM/0089