Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker –

Location:

Fulwood, Preston – Pay: £13.50 per hour – Closing Date: 16th July 2026

Gray Healthcare is recruiting a Female Support Worker to support an individual living independently in her own home in Preston. She receives 2:1 support, 24 hours a day, from a consistent female support team working day and night shifts.

This role is centred on supporting independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive engagement.

The individual enjoys making others laugh, spending time in the community, and going on countryside walks.

• Supporting safe and independent living
• Promoting meaningful activity and routine
• Following person‑centred support plans and risk assessments
• Using calm and least restrictive approaches
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Building a positive and trusting relationship

• Experience in health and social care
• Experience supporting behaviours of distress
• Ability to adapt communication
• Resilient and consistent approach
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Commitment to person‑centred care

• Full UK driving licence

• The individual feels safe and respected
• She engages in activities and maintains routine
• Support is proactive and consistent
• Independence is maintained

36‑hour contract

3 x 12‑hour shifts, 8am to 8pm (days)

• Fully paid induction
• PROACT‑SCIP‑UK training
• Person‑specific training
• Ongoing development

• Competitive pay
• Fully paid training
• Company pension
• Westfield Health Plan
• Blue Light Card
• Up to 33 days annual leave

• Right to work in the UK required
• Minimum 6 months UK employment
• No sponsorship available
• Enhanced DBS required

This role is exempt under Schedule9, Part1 of the Equality Act
2010. Applications are limited to female candidates due to the needs of the individual.