At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in their homes, promoting independence and emotional wellbeing.
- Company: Gray Healthcare, dedicated to empowering individuals with complex needs.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, fully paid training, pension, and up to 33 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible hours with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and social care, strong communication, and a calm approach.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
Location: Blackpool & Preston
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Closing Date: 16th July 2026
About the Role
Gray Healthcare is recruiting a Bank Female Support Worker to support individuals living independently in their own home in Blackpool and Preston. They receive 1:1 support, 24 hours a day, from a consistent female support team working day, night, and sleep shifts. This role focuses on supporting emotional wellbeing, independence, and meaningful activity.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the individual to maintain independence
- Encouraging engagement in activities and interests
- Following person‑centred support plans and risk assessments
- Using consistent and least‑restrictive approaches
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and responding to distress
- Building a safe and trusting relationship
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in health and social care, ideally supporting complex emotional needs
- Experience supporting behaviours of distress
- Strong communication skills
- Calm, consistent approach
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Commitment to person‑centred support
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- The individual feels safe and supported
- Engages in meaningful activities
- Support is proactive and consistent
- Independence is promoted and sustained
Working Hours
0 hour contract. 12 hour days shifts from 8am to 8pm and night shifts from 8pm to 8am.
Training and Development
- Fully paid induction
- PROACT‑SCIP‑UK training
- Person‑specific training
- Ongoing development
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Fully paid training
- Company pension
- Westfield Health Plan
- Blue Light Card
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Additional Information
- Right to work in the UK required.
- Minimum 6 months UK employment.
- No sponsorship available.
- Enhanced DBS required.
- This role is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
- Applications are limited to female candidates due to the needs of the individual.
We think you need these skills to ace Bank Female Support Worker in Preston
Experience in health and social care
Supporting complex emotional needs
Supporting behaviours of distress
Strong communication skills
Calm and consistent approach
Good literacy skills
Good numeracy skills
