Female Support Worker

Job description

Female Support Worker Pay Rate: £16.81 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)Hours: Part-time – 12 hours per week (8:00am – 20:00pm) – flexible day shifts Monday to Sunday on an ad hoc basisJob Type: Temp & Temp to Perm Priority Recruitment is excited to present this rewarding opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in the Darlington area. Do you share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, maintain their independence, and enjoy meaningful experiences? If so, we'd love to hear from you.Salary & Benefits

• Above market pay rate: £16.81 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Dedicated learning and development programme
• Access to a wide range of free online training courses
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 per referral

About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting an elderly gentleman with a traumatic brain injury in his own home. This is a well-established package requiring 24/7 support, with 2:1 support during waking hours and 1:1 support overnight. The client has some behaviours that challenge and reduced mobility, requiring patient, person-centred support to promote safety, independence, and quality of life.Key Responsibilities

• Supporting with all aspects of personal care
• Administration of medication
• Meal preparation and nutritional support
• Supporting with social activities and community access
• Providing meaningful engagement and companionship
• Attending appointments and outings
• Supporting with mobility and transfers
• Working collaboratively as part of a 2:1 support team
• Following care plans and risk assessments to ensure safe, consistent support

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience supporting adults with complex needs, including brain injury
• Experience providing personal care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis

Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's day-to-day life while working within a supportive and rewarding care environment. You'll play a key role in helping the client remain engaged, independent, and comfortable within his own home and community. Apply today for more information – we'd love to hear from you!Holiday Pay Information Our advertised PAYE rate includes 12.07% holiday pay. You have full flexibility over how this is paid:

• Take it weekly as part of your pay, or
• Accrue it separately and use it when you take time off

There is no expiry on accrued holiday pay – it is always available when you need it.Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Darlington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£16.00 Per Hour

Published at

25-06-2026

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