Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker Pay Rate: £16.81 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay) Hours: Part-time – 12 hours per week (8:00am – 20:00pm) – flexible day shifts Monday to Sunday on an ad hoc basis Job Type: Temp & Temp to Perm Priority Recruitment is excited to present this rewarding opportunity for an experienced Support Worker in the Darlington area. Do you share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, maintain their independence, and enjoy meaningful experiences? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Salary & Benefits • Above market pay rate: £16.81 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay) • Dedicated learning and development programme • Access to a wide range of free online training courses • Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 per referral About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting an elderly gentleman with a traumatic brain injury in his own home. This is a well-established package requiring 24/7 support, with 2:1 support during waking hours and 1:1 support overnight. The client has some behaviours that challenge and reduced mobility, requiring patient, person-centred support to promote safety, independence, and quality of life. Key Responsibilities • Supporting with all aspects of personal care • Administration of medication • Meal preparation and nutritional support • Supporting with social activities and community access • Providing meaningful engagement and companionship • Attending appointments and outings • Supporting with mobility and transfers • Working collaboratively as part of a 2:1 support team • Following care plans and risk assessments to ensure safe, consistent support About You To be successful in this role, you will have: • Previous experience supporting adults with complex needs, including brain injury • Experience providing personal care • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • A calm, patient, and proactive approach • The ability to work effectively within a team environment • Flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's day-to-day life while working within a supportive and rewarding care environment. You'll play a key role in helping the client remain engaged, independent, and comfortable within his own home and community. Apply today for more information – we'd love to hear from you! Holiday Pay Information Our advertised PAYE rate includes 12.07% holiday pay. You have full flexibility over how this is paid: • Take it weekly as part of your pay, or • Accrue it separately and use it when you take time off There is no expiry on accrued holiday pay – it is always available when you need it. Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.