Hours: Flexible (part-time / full-time, including potential evenings/weekends)
Rate: £20 per hour
Employer: (Direct Payments Employer)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly reliable, experienced, and emotionally intelligent Support Worker to provide consistent one-to-one support to a woman with complex physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. This role requires a professional who can deliver structured, person-centred care within a busy family home environment.
The client has experienced a recent bereavement and requires ongoing support not only with daily living tasks, but also with maintaining motivation, structure, and emotional stability. The role requires someone who is calm, grounded, and able to provide both practical and emotional support without becoming overwhelmed or reactive.
About the Client
The client lives with a combination of restricted mobility, neurodivergence, and cognitive challenges affecting memory and organisation. She is able to walk short distances but relies on a wheelchair for longer distances.
She requires structured support with daily routines and benefits from consistency, predictability, and clear communication. She lives in a family home with young children, so the ability to work professionally within a dynamic household is essential.
She responds best to individuals who are warm, positive, emotionally stable, and able to maintain a calm and reassuring presence.
Key Responsibilities
Provide consistent one-to-one support within the home environment
Assist with all activities of daily living, including personal care where required
Support mobility safely, including wheelchair use where appropriate
Prepare meals and support nutrition and hydration
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe home environment (light housekeeping duties)
Provide emotional support and maintain a calm, stable presence
Support the client in maintaining daily structure and routine
Monitor wellbeing and identify any changes in physical, emotional, or cognitive presentation
Accurately report concerns, incidents, or risks in a timely manner
Follow all agreed care plans, risk assessments, and instructions
Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times
Work independently while remaining accountable to the employer
Safeguarding & Professional Standards
The postholder must demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care. Any concerns regarding risk, harm, or changes in circumstances must be reported immediately. The Support Worker must maintain professional boundaries, respect privacy, and adhere to confidentiality at all times.
Person Specification
Essential:
Proven experience in care/support work
Experience supporting individuals with complex or cognitive needs
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging situations
Ability to follow instructions and structured routines precisely
Reliable, punctual, and professionally accountable
Ability to work independently without constant supervision
Emotionally intelligent and non-reactive
Desirable:
Experience with neurological conditions
Understanding of neurodivergence (e.g. autism, ADHD)
Experience working in family/home environments
Driving licence
Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. Psychology, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Nursing)
Working Conditions
This role is based in a private home and may involve lone working. The environment can be busy and requires flexibility and professionalism. Physical tasks may include light manual handling, household tasks, and mobility support.
Working hours are flexible and will be agreed based on need. There may be a requirement for occasional evenings or weekends.
Expectations
This is a high-responsibility role requiring consistency, reliability, and professionalism. The successful candidate must be able to integrate into an established support structure without disrupting routines or creating instability.
The role does not suit individuals who require constant direction, struggle with boundaries, or become emotionally reactive in high-pressure situations.
How to Apply
To apply, please contact directly with a CV and cover letter. Applications should include a brief summary of experience and suitability for the role.
Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our Service User. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus
Salary description
£20.00 - £20.00 per hour