Female Support Worker – Cambridge
Location: Cambridge, UK
Role: Female Support Worker
Pay Rate: £13.50 – £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience & shifts)
Contract: Full-time & Part-time positions available
Shift Pattern:
* Day shifts: 2:1 support
* Night shifts: 1:1 support
Start Date: Paid induction training ASAP
About the Role
We are recruiting a dedicated team of female Support Workers to assist a female client living in the Cambridge area. The client has complex needs and exhibits challenging behaviours, requiring a structured and consistent support approach.
Support is provided on a 2:1 basis during the day and 1:1 overnight, so you will never work alone during daytime shifts.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life, while working within a stable and supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver 1:1 or 2:1 person-centred care depending on shift
* Assist with personal care, household tasks, and accessing the community
* Support the client in managing and regulating behaviour using Positive Behaviour Support strategies
* Promote independence, safety, and quality of life
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to ensure consistent care
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Requirements
* Female applicants only* (Equality Act 2010 – Schedule 9, Part 1)
* Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours
* Resilient, calm, and confident in high-pressure situations
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Full UK driving licence preferred (client may require transportation support)
* Right to work in the UK
Desirable
* NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
* Training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or similar
* Experience in lone-working or small-team care settings
What We Offer
* £13.50 – £15.00 per hour (rate based on experience and shift type)
* Supportive team and management
* Ongoing paid training and professional development
* Opportunity for long-term, stable employment
* Flexible working hours
Apply Today
Send your CV and a short cover note to Immediate starts available for the right candidates.
*This role is open to female applicants only, under the Occupational Requirement as per Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 48 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Cambridge CB1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* support worker: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person