Female Support Worker - Complex Care (Weekend Long Days)

Female Support Worker - Complex Care (Weekend Long Days)
Location: Leamington Spa
Hours: Mainly Weekend Long Days
Pay: Competitive rates of pay

We are seeking aFemale Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a young woman living withRett Syndrome, epilepsy, scoliosis, and associated mobility and communication difficulties in her family home in Leamington Spa.

This role would suit someone calm, patient, reliable, punctual, and genuinely passionate about delivering high-quality person-centred care. Driving isnot essential; however, applicantsmust be able to travel reliably to the client's home in Leamington Spa and arrive on time for shifts.

About the Role

The client is non-verbal and communicates through eye contact, facial expressions, sounds, and gestures. She enjoys being given choices and being supported to maintain as much independence as possible. A Support Worker who is patient, observant, and willing to learn her individual communication style will be essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 supervision and support due to epilepsy, seizure activity, and fall risk
• Assisting with personal care, continence care, showering, and dressing
• Supporting safe transfers and mobility in line with care plans
• Supporting the use of her manual wheelchair
• Administering prescribed medication safely and accurately
• Administering emergency epilepsy rescue medication when required (full training provided)
• Monitoring wellbeing and recognising changes in condition
• Communicating calmly and reassuringly, particularly as sudden or loud noises may trigger seizure activity
• Promoting choice, dignity, independence, and involvement in enjoyable activities
• Working closely with family members and the wider care team

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Female Support Workers (genuine occupational requirement)
• Experienced in medication administration
• Calm, patient, and reassuring in their approach
• Comfortable providing personal and continence care
• Observant and able to understand non-verbal communication
• Confident supporting individuals with epilepsy and complex care needs
• Able to follow detailed care plans and moving & handling guidance
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to delivering outstanding care
• Available to work regular weekend long-day shifts

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience administering medication
• Experience within a care or support worker role
• Ability to travel independently to the client's home in Leamington Spa
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete specialist training, including rescue medication training

Benefits

• 💷Competitive hourly rates
• 🎁Earn up to £500 through our Refer-a-Friend scheme*
• 💙Free Blue Light Card giving access to thousands of discounts nationwide
• 🌴28 days' holiday (pro rata) plus pension scheme
• 🎂An additional paid day off for your birthday
• 🎄Christmas bonus*
• 🔍Free enhanced DBS check*
• 🎓Fully paid classroom and on-the-job training
• ☎️24/7 wellbeing support helpline

*Terms and conditions apply.

If you are a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Support Worker looking for rewarding weekend work supporting an individual with complex needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated care team.

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