We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Female Support Workers to join our friendly team, supporting four ladies within their own home. This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced Support Workers who are passionate about providing person-centred support and helping individuals live happy, fulfilling and as independent lives as possible.
Location: Cumbria – Aspatria
Pay: £14.24–£18.04 per hour PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay
Contract: Agency Ad Hoc
Shifts: Long days & sleep‑ins
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: The service primarily requires sleep-in cover, alongside long‑day shifts.
Long Day: 08:00 – 19:30
Sleep‑In: 23:00 – 07:00
Morning Support & Handover: 07:00 – 08:00
There are opportunities for flexible agency shifts, with sleep‑ins being the main requirement.
About the Service: You will support four ladies within their own home, each with their own individual needs and personalities. The individuals we support have a range of needs, including:
- Mild to severe learning disabilities
- Autism
- Behaviours that may challenge
- Epilepsy
- Complex health and support needs
Two ladies require full support with personal care and moving and handling, while two ladies have epilepsy.
Your Role
- Providing person-centred care and support
- Supporting with personal care and daily living activities
- Assisting with moving and handling
- Supporting with medication
- Supporting individuals with epilepsy and seizure management
- Encouraging independence, choice and community engagement
- Promoting dignity, respect and inclusion
- Building positive relationships with the individuals you support
- Maintaining a safe and supportive home environment
The service is located in a rural area, with a bus route available at the end of the street.
Essential
- Minimum 12 months' UK care/support experience
- Previous experience in a care or support setting
- Caring, patient and reliable approach
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Flexibility to work long days and sleep‑ins
- Full Right to Work in the UK – no sponsorship available
Desirable
- Learning disability experience
- Autism experience
- Experience supporting behaviours that may challenge
- Epilepsy and seizure awareness
- Buccal Midazolam Medication administration
- Moving and handling
- Lone working
What We Offer
- £14.24–£18.04 per hour PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay
- Enhanced rates for sleep‑ins
- Flexible agency ad hoc shifts
- Mainly sleep‑in opportunities
- Long‑day shifts available
- Subsidised / FREE mandatory training
- Dedicated one-to-one consultant support
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives
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Female Support Worker in Aspatria employer: Service Care Solutions Ltd
Service Care Solutions Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With the opportunity to engage in diverse legal matters within the public sector, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and weekly pay, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in Devon.
Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
