Support Worker
Location: CT4 Area
Vacancy Type: Part-Time – 19 hour per week
Opportunity to make a difference to a wonderful young man in his family home!
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join a small, friendly team providing 1:1 support to a young man living in his own adapted home in the CT4 area.
This is a rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful relationship while supporting independence, well-being, and participation in everyday life.
Pay & Hours
- £17.50 per hour (weekdays)
- £19.00 per hour (weekends)
- £12.71 per hour (sleep-in rate – 8 hours)
- Part-time: 19 hours per week
- Shifts include a mix of day and sleep-in shifts (10-24 hours)
- Fixed 2-week rolling rota (includes weekends and bank holidays)
About the Role
You’ll be supporting a 26-year-old man with an acquired brain injury and quadriplegic cerebral palsy.
He lives in a purpose-adapted home with access to large gardens and enjoys:
- Getting out into the community
- Video games and baking
- Visiting the zoo and cinema
- Socialising and conversation
He uses an electronic communication aid (VOCA) and a communication book, and requires support with:
- Personal care, mobility and hoisting
- Daily living tasks (meals, budgeting, household tasks)
- Social and leisure activities
- Clinical care (e.g. PEG and suprapubic catheter — full training provided)
This is a person-centred role, supporting independence, dignity and choice.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants who are:
- Kind, patient and reliable, with a good sense of humour
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Flexible to work a rolling rota including weekends
- Confident communicators (or willing to learn new communication methods)
- Willing to support occasional holidays (UK and abroad)
Requirements
- A full UK driving licence (automatic vehicle) and be aged 25 or older (requirement for vehicle insurance).
- Willingness to drive a wheelchair accessible vehicle (training provided)
- Enhanced DBS check (paid for if required)
Experience in care is helpful but not essential – full training and support will be provided.
What We Offer
- Full induction and ongoing training (including specialist clinical skills)
- Support from experienced case managers and a dedicated HR team
- 24/7 on‑call support
- A supportive, long‑standing team environment
- Opportunities to build long‑term, meaningful relationships
Important Information
- This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS
- Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational requirement to hold a driving licence (Equality Act 2010 compliant)
- We are an equal opportunities recruiter and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals
- Smoking is not permitted during shifts due to health sensitivities within the environment
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