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 – 19:30Sleep‑In: 23:00 – 07:00Morning 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
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