Care Support Workers - Female Only

Job description

Care Support Workers - Female OnlyLocation: Monkton Road, Prestwick, KA9 1AR

Salary: £13.45 per hour + Benefits

Contract: Includes 12-hour shifts, evenings, nights, sleepovers & weekends (full time and part time contracts available)

Service: Shawburn (Residential Small Group Living)

In this role, you will support up to nine residents, helping them live independently and pursue their goals such as attending community events, going to college, volunteering, or simply meeting friends, while providing person-centred care and empowerment.

Requirements: Driving Licence essential, Female only.

Why Join Shawburn

Be part of a close-knit, supportive team

Build meaningful relationships with the people you support

Help individuals access their community and achieve their ambitions

Enjoy a dynamic, rewarding role where no two days are the same

What You'll Bring

Previous experience in a similar social care / health care support work position

A full UK driving licence

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

A team-focused, problem-solving mindset

A passion for person-centred care and promoting inclusion

Respect for diversity and a commitment to equality

Basic IT skills and a willingness to learn

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience supporting people with additional needs

Understanding of social care legislation and best practices

Experience with support plans, risk assessments, or managing behaviours

A relevant qualification in Social Care (or willingness to work toward one)

What You'll Get

Full induction, shadowing, and ongoing training

Opportunity to gain an SVQ in Health & Social Care

24/7 on-call management support

Competitive pay and benefits

Health cashback plan, employee assistance programme, and more

A workplace where your work truly matters

Important Info

This is Regulated Work with Adults under the PVG (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants must join or update their PVG Scheme membership.

This post is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Hansel is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Monkton Deverill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

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