Female Support Worker

Job description

FemaleSupport Worker

Location:Lancaster
Pay:£13.66 per hour (weekly or monthly pay available)
Shifts:24-hour contract (You must be available to work both day and waking night shifts)

Day shifts:MondayFriday: 7:00am8:00pm, SaturdaySunday: 8:00am8:00pm

Waking night shifts:SundayThursday: 8:00pm8:00am, FridaySaturday: 8:00pm9:00am

We are looking for a dedicated support worker to provide one-to-one care for a young person with complex needs.As they are non-verbal, you will need to be attentive to their eye contact and facial expressions to understand their needs and wants.They have a unique living arrangement, splitting their time between their mum's home in Lancaster and their dad's home on alternate weeks.

• Your responsibilities will include:
• Delivering personal care, including PEG care, nutrition, hydration, and administering medication
• Monitoring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels.
• Managing seizures and administering buccal medication when required
• Supporting the use of CPAP equipment overnight
• Assisting with daily living tasks and personal care routines
• Enabling participation in chosen activities and supporting attendance at appointments

Experience and Skills of a Support Worker:

• Experiencesupporting individuals with complex needs is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• You must be acompassionate, reliable person who iscommitted to delivering person-centred care.
• You should be comfortable working a variety of shifts, including days and nights, and able to travel between both family homes.
• Experiencesupporting individuals with a range of communication impairments is required.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuinecommitment to enhancing anindividuals quality of life are essential qualities for this role.

Who we are

acuity care delivers specialistsupport across Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability & Autism, and Mental Health Services. Every package of care isindividually designed around the person, their goals, and their life.Our teams are passionate about delivering person-centred care and empowering the people wesupport to access new experiences, learn new skills, and live asindependently as possible.

What we offer

• Westfield Rewards exclusive discounts with 1,000+ big-name retailers, restaurants and travel brands
• Westfield Health Cash Plan including 24/7 GP access and cashback on health costs
• Employee Assistance Programme confidential support for wellbeing, finances and relationships
• Blue Light Card discounts and free event tickets
• acuity academy training, qualifications and continuous professional development
• Career progression within the organisation
• Refer a Friend bonus earn up to £500

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 wesupport, we can only accept applications from women for this position.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Caton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£12,000 Per Month

Published at

06-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English