Location: Forest Row
Vacancy Type: Flexible Part-Time Hours
Pay & Benefits
£15.00 per hour (weekdays)
£15.50 per hour (weekends)
Time and a half on Bank Holidays
45p per mile mileage allowance (work-related travel)
Hours & Scheduling
9–18 hours per week initially, with the potential to increase
Shifts usually between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (may vary)
Includes weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays
Shifts agreed in advance on a rota basis, with flexibility required to meet the client’s needs
Do you want a role that genuinely makes a difference?
Are you compassionate, reliable, and motivated by helping someone live life with greater confidence and independence? Do you thrive in roles that require empathy, emotional intelligence, and flexibility?
Head First is recruiting part-time female Support Workers to provide 1:1 personalised support to a young woman in her early 40s with an acquired brain injury, based in the Forest Row area.
This is a long-term role with scope to increase hours over time as the support package develops.
About Our Client
Our client lives with her parents and is friendly, thoughtful, and warm, with a great sense of humour. She is registered blind and experiences high levels of anxiety, so benefits from calm, patient, and consistent support.
She enjoys:
Being read to and having a relaxed conversation
Meditation, yoga, and gentle exercise (guided by her therapy team)
Creative activities at home
Local outings, shopping, and gentle walks outdoors
You will work closely with a Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT), following a structured rehabilitation plan focused on confidence-building and independence.
The Role
You will support with:
Day to day living and food preparation
Using iPhones and Apple technology (apps, accessibility features)
Organising appointments and routines
Community access and social activities (driving required)
Emotional reassurance and anxiety management
Encouraging independence at the client’s pace
What We Offer You
Full induction and specialist training
Ongoing support from an experienced Case Manager and MDT
Regular supervision and appraisals
Enhanced DBS paid for if required
The opportunity to play a genuinely meaningful role in someone’s life
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Previous experience in a support/care role
Full UK driving licence, access to own car, and business-use insurance
A calm, compassionate, and patient approach
Ability to support someone with high levels of anxiety
Good communication skills and a sense of humour
Flexibility to work a varied, pre agreed shift pattern
Desirable
Experience supporting individuals with acquired brain injury
Experience supporting individuals who are registered blind
Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy
Confidence using iPhone and Apple technology
Creativity and enthusiasm for social and leisure activities
Additional Information
Enhanced DBS required (paid for by the employer if needed)
Occupational Requirement: Female applicants only, permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the personal nature of care
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Head First, please do not hesitate to apply
Salary description
£15.00 - £15.50 per hour