Female Care & Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23,810.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3HH |
| Cwmni: | crooton |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1425275581 |
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Female Support Worker (Driver) – Peterborough and Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
£12.21 per hour | Circa £23,810 (FTE) + Sleep-in Payment | Part-Time or Full-Time | Permanent
Join Our Team as a Support Worker – Peterborough & Whittlesey
Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.
We are looking for Support Workers to join our teams across Peterborough and Whittlesey, providing personalised, one-to-one support to fantastic ladies who are active and creative within their communities.
About the Role & the People You'll Support
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be supporting people with their daily living, pursuing their hobbies, and maintaining their independence.
In Peterborough, you will support a wonderful lady who is:
- Creative: She loves arts, crafts, making collages, and watching her favourite TV shows.
- A Gardener: She enjoys tending to her garden in the summer months.
- Sociable: She enjoys going out for tea and cake at local cafés.
- An Animal Lover: She has a passion for animals.
In Whittlesey, you will support a fantastic lady who is:
- Active and Sociable: She is friendly and loves getting involved in her local community.
- Enjoys Activities: Her week includes volunteering, swimming, shopping trips, spending time with her family, and seeing live shows.
- Passionate about Life: She thrives when supported by people who truly care.
Your Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will be instrumental in:
- Daily Living Support: Providing support with essential tasks, including personal care, manual handling, and meal preparation.
- Health & Wellbeing: Administering medication, supporting with finances, and following specific support plans, including SALT (Speech and Language Therapy) and PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) plans.
- Community Engagement: Supporting the ladies to access the community, attend appointments, and pursue their hobbies, ensuring all support promotes their dignity and choice.
Essential Requirements & Practical Details
- Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is essential as both ladies have access to mobility cars that enable them to get out and about in the community.
- Experience: You don’t need previous experience in care—what matters most is your attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment. Full training and ongoing support are provided.
- Shift Patterns: We offer flexible shifts across 7 days a week:
- Peterborough: Day shifts (9 am – 9 pm) and Sleep-in shifts (9 pm – 9 am).
- Whittlesey: Day Shifts from (9 am – 5 pm) and Sleep-in shifts from (5 pm – 9 am)
- Flexibility is essential, as occasional weekend work is part of the rota.
Benefits
We offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees:
- Generous Annual Leave: 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata).
- Rewards & Discounts: Access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and discounts at leading high-street retailers.
- Training & Development: Full training provided along with ongoing development and support from a team that truly values what you do.
Gender Requirement: Due to the nature of these services, we are looking for female-only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
If you are ready to start a meaningful career where your support can help someone live their life to the fullest, we encourage you to apply today!
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