Full Time Female Support Worker – Newbury, Berkshire

Location

Newbury, Berkshire

Pay and Working Hours

Hourly rate: £13.15 per hour. Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) or part time (22.5-30 hours).

Training and Support

Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

Enhanced DBS check required.

Who will I support?

Female support workers supporting a lady with learning disabilities and complex support needs in her own home. She enjoys long walks by the canal in her wheelchair and drives in her car; enjoys being outdoors in all weather.

Shifts may include weekends and sleep‑in shifts as part of a flexible rota.

Responsibilities

• Support with all aspects of the day, balancing complex health needs with activities she enjoys.
• Assist with long walks and drives outdoors.
• Adapt support to non‑verbal communication needs.
• Work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleep‑in shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of supporting people with additional healthcare needs.
• Experience supporting people with non‑verbal communication needs.
• Female (gender genuine occupational requirement as per Equality Act 2010).

Benefits

• Wagestream app for pay access, coaching, vouchers, etc.
• Blue light card reimbursement for discounts.
• Fully funded health cash plan (24‑hour GP, prescriptions, dental, opticians).
• Vivup for home and electronics financing and bike purchase.
• Flexible annual leave buy/sell windows.
• Scottish Widows pension scheme and life assurance.

EEO Statement

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

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