Location: Northampton, NN5 (Duston Area)
Setting: Client’s Own Home (Living with Family)
Pay & Shifts
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour
Shift Pattern:
Part-time (10 hours per week – term time)
Monday to Friday
Day shifts only
Consistent morning rota
Scope to increase hours during school holidays and potentially longer-termShift Times:
06:45am – 08:45amContract:
Temp to Perm
Start Date:
March 2026
About the Role
We are recruiting a compassionate and consistent Female Support Worker to support a 16-year-old young person within her family home in Northampton.
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the chance to build a stable, long-term role following an initial temporary period.
The position is ideal for someone already working in care who is looking to add guaranteed, structured hours to their week, particularly early mornings, alongside an existing role.
The focus of this package is stability and consistency. We are prioritising the right long-term fit for the client, with the opportunity for additional hours as the package evolves.
You will be joining an established team to provide calm, structured morning support before school, helping ensure a safe and positive start to the day.
About the Client
A is a 16-year-old female with a brain injury resulting in:
Severe learning difficulties
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Physical difficulties
Social interaction challenges
Limited self-care skills
Limited awareness of safetyShe requires 1:1 supervision in the home and 2:1 support in the community.
She can struggle with attention, self-regulation and following adult direction, and benefits from clear visual and verbal prompts. She has a strong need for movement and requires patient, structured support to remain safe and engaged.
She is described as bubbly and a lovely young person to work with.
Your Role & Responsibilities
Supporting with morning personal care routines
Assisting with dressing, hygiene and preparation for school
Providing consistent verbal and visual guidance
Supporting emotional regulation and transitions
Always ensuring safety
Working closely with family and existing support team
Completing clear and accurate care notesThis is a structured and predictable role requiring reliability and warmth.
Requirements & Experience
Essential:
Female Support Worker (Genuine Occupational Requirement – Equality Act 2010)
Experience working with children or young people
Experience supporting learning disabilities and/or brain injury
Excellent spoken English
Full UK Driving Licence
Own vehicle
Reliable for early morning starts
Comfortable providing personal care
Calm, patient and engaging personalityDesirable:
Experience supporting neurodevelopmental conditions
Experience supporting behavioural or regulation needsTraining Required:
Manual Handling
Safeguarding
First Aid
Medication Awareness(Training can be refreshed or provided where required.)
Salary & Benefits
£15 per hour
Temp-to-perm opportunity
Consistent weekly hours
Ideal alongside another care role
Opportunity for additional hours during school holidays
Ongoing professional support
Structured handover and detailed care plansIf you’re an experienced Support Worker looking to add consistent morning hours to your current schedule and want a stable long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your care career with Priority Recruitment.
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£15.00 - £15.00 per hour