Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker

Location:

Maidstone

Salary: £17.24 per hour

Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Part Time

This post is restricted to female applicants only due to personal care needs. This requirement is an Occupational Requirement (OR) permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

No experience needed – full training provided.

Energy, enthusiasm and a great sense of fun essential!

Head‑First is recruiting a caring, motivated Support Worker to join an established Support Worker team supporting a woman with an acquired brain injury living in her own home in Maidstone.

Our client has a brilliant sense of humour and a zest for life. She enjoys trips to the bowling alley, local cafés, listening to and making music, visiting the shopping centre and garden centre. Your role will be to help her enjoy the activities she loves, maximise her independence, and make each day meaningful.

Shifts:

5 hour shifts on Fridays and availability to go on holidays and short breaks with the client, to cover for existing support team when planned or unplanned leave.

• A full, supportive induction and comprehensive training package
• Regular supervision and guidance from your Case Manager/team leader
• Ongoing support from the wider therapy team
• Opportunities for CPD, development and progression
• A relaxed, friendly, home‑based working environment where no two days are the same

• You don’t need experience—just the right attitude.
• If you're compassionate, reliable, enthusiastic, and eager to learn, we can teach you the rest.
• We welcome people who can bring their own interests and strengths to the team and who are excited to engage our client in meaningful, fun activities.

• Flexibility to cover weekdays shifts due to sickness or annual leave.
• A Willingness To Learn About Acquired Brain Injury.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to advocate for a client with an acquired brain injury.
• Commitment to supporting the client's individual wishes and preferences.
• An Enhanced DBS (paid for if needed).

• All mandatory and brain‑injury‑specific training
• Regular 1:1 supervision
• 24/7 on‑call emergency support
• Dedicated HR and payroll support

Head First recruits on behalf of clients; you will be employed directly by the client.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Head First Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.