Female Support Worker
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Exceeds National Minimum Wage |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cirencester, GL7 2PZ |
| Company: | Acuity Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | acuity/AC/56026/1390 |
Summary
Female Support Worker
Location:Cheltenham
Pay rate: £15.00 per hour
Hours: 36 hours (3x shifts per week)
Shift patterns:7.30 am- 19.30 pm, 19.30pm- 7.30 am
Paid travel expenses:25p per mile/ public transport (bus/train only)
Must attend Mandatory Assessment Day – Gloucester (21st January 2026 9.00am- 17.00pm)
Requirement:
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential – you’ll enjoy trips out & driving the client’s vehicle!)
- Clear Enhanced DBS on DBS update service
- Proven experience supporting individuals with severe challenging behaviour
- Must be resilient, highly confident, and adaptable to change
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible to attend training by 23rd February 2026
- First shift: 2nd March 2026
We’re looking for highly confident, resilient Female Support Worker to support a lady in her own home in Cheltenham.She lives with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, FND and Gastroparesis. She enjoys visiting local coffee shops, exploring vintage finds,getting creative, and spending time in the garden.
✨ What You’ll Do
- Provide warm, person-centred care and emotional support
- Encourage independence and wellbeing through daily routines and meaningful activities
- Support with personal care, mobility, and health-related tasks
- Promote positive engagement and help manage behaviours that can be challenging
- Keep accurate records and work in line with care plans and CQC standards
Someone who:
- Experience supporting individuals with complex care, challenging behaviour, or mental health needs
Is resilient, highly confident, and adaptable to change
Understands complex care, allergies, and behaviours that may be challenging
Loves encouraging others and building positive relationships
With over 20 years of experience, we've been supporting people with complex needs across the UK. With 900+ amazing colleagues, you’ll never feel alone — you’ll have guidance, a supportive network and the chance to grow your career while doing something that genuinely matters.
✨Your BenefitsBecause caring for others should also mean being cared for in return:
Westfield Rewards – huge discounts across 1,000+ retailers, restaurants & travel
Westfield Health Cash Plan – GP access 24/7 + cashback on health costs
Employee Assistance Programme – wellbeing, financial & emotional support
Blue Light Card + FREE tickets to events, comedy shows & more
Funded NVQs & ongoing training
Career progression pathways
Refer-a-Friend – earn up to £500!
✨ Ready to Chat?
If this sounds like the kind of role where you’d enjoy coming to work each day, we’d love to hear from you!
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from females for this position.