Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker in Bodmin

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive female Support Worker to assist a young woman with a spinal cord injury who leads a vibrant, creative life.

Our client is passionate about art and mouth painting, enjoys attending craft fairs and community events, and values maintaining her independence and connection with others.

You will be supporting her with day-to-day living and community activities helping her pursue her passions and live life to the fullest.

She shares her home with her husband, two friendly dogs, and a cat, so applicants should be comfortable in a pet‑friendly environment.

If you're caring, reliable, and inspired by creativity and community, we would love to hear from you!

• Part time: 24 hours working 2 day shifts per week
• Full time: 36 hours working 3 waking night shifts per week (please note you will need to complete your training and shadows working day shifts)

• Day
  
  Shifts:
  
  08:00-20:00
• Waking Night Shift: 20:00-08:00

Bank Holidays and weekend work will form part of the rota.

• £15.00 per hour weekday day rate
• £16.00 per hour weekday waking night rate
• £108.00 per night for sleepovers
• Double time for Bank Holidays
• Hourly rates are paid £1.00 per hour less during probationary period

• Providing personal and respiratory care
• Supporting with daily living tasks and household duties
• Assisting with community outings and occasional holidays

• A positive, caring and proactive approach
• Previous experience in a care or support role
• Flexible, reliable and committed
• Comfortable working around pets

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive an adapted vehicle
• Experience of working with spinal cord injuries

Female applicants only due to genuine occupational requirements (Health and Social Care Act 2008 & Equality Act 2010).

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and early application is recommended. We reserve the right to close this advert if a suitable candidate is found.

Ourway Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer and adheres to Safer Recruitment Practices.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, Ourway Care Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and prospective employees. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion and/or belief.

Job Purpose
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To support your client with their day‑to‑day living, promoting their independence and supporting them to live a fulfilled life ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.

Internal and Management
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This role will report to the Registered Manager

• Provide practical support for your client and their family, such as helping with personal care, household tasks and paperwork
• Assist and encourage your client to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work activities, according to the individual's choice
• Support and monitor your client's healthcare needs, including administering medication and other clinical tasks
• Help your clients to access community facilities and be included in community groups, if they so wish
• Understand their communication needs and adapt your own communication style accordingly
• Keep accurate, up to date records of all the care you provide
• Work positively with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Participate in learning and development opportunities as required

This is not intended to cover all the responsibilities of the post but to provide some guidance. The post holder will perform any other duties that are deemed reasonable and appropriate by your Line Manager.

As a term of employment, you may be required to undertake other duties and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required. This forms part of your employment contract.

All staff, including our Support Worker are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and the general public.

It is the duty of every employee including each Support Worker to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others, including the use of necessary safety equipment, devices and protective clothing and to co‑operate with the management in meeting its responsibilities under the act.