Support Worker
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.5 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Exceeds National Minimum Wage |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA |
| Company: | Acuity Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | acuity/SC-T2/56026/1409 |
Summary
✨ New Year, New Opportunity – Join Us as a Female Support Worker! ✨
Female Support Worker
Location: Gillingham, Dorset
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Hours:16 hours per week (2x shifts per week)
Shift Pattern:8.00 am- 4.00pm (Monday to Sunday on rota basis)
Requirements:Full UK driving licence (essential- you'll enjoy trips out & driving the client's vehicle)
Start 2026 by making a real difference. We’re looking for a compassionate Female Support Worker to join our supportive Acuity Care Group to provide dedicated one- to one support to a gentleman who lives at home with his family in Gillingham.You will be working within a busy family household therefore it's important that you can communicate effectively.
He enjoys going to the cinema, gardening, spending time outdoors and taking his dog for walks – so if you're someone who can bring energy, empathy and a passion for meaningful days out, we’d love to hear from you!
You’ll provide one-to-one support with:
Daily life routines & independence skills
Enjoyable activities, outdoor walks, gardening
Creating positive and enriching experiences every day
Your experience will help shape his journey – especially if you’ve supported individuals with:
Brain Injury
Medication Administration
Companionship
For over 20 years, our teams have supported adults and children with complex needs across the UK. With over 900 colleagues, we’re proud to champion person-centred care and empower people to live fulfilling lives.This role sits within our Team Brain Injury (TBI) division, where you’ll be guided and supported by an experienced, hands-on Care Manager.
Because 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!
Begin your 2026 with purpose. Send us your CV via the job link, or call us if you’d like a quick chat before applying.
We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to chat about the role, go through a few simple screening questions, and if it feels like the right fit, we’ll set up a Teams interview.
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 women for this position.
INDTBIS