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Job Description

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a confident, emotionally resilient female support worker to join our small, dedicated care team in Newark-on-Trent. You will be supporting a gentleman with complex physical and emotional needs in his own home. This role requires professionalism, emotional intelligence, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is consistent, structured, and respectful, with the ability to build trust and maintain clear professional boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of a 2:1 team, you will:

Provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity

Support mobility and repositioning, including the use of hoists (with a colleague)

Prepare meals and assist with eating and drinking

Administer medication and monitor overall wellbeing

Offer emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries

Respond to challenging behaviours using agreed de-escalation strategies

Accurately complete care records and contribute to care planning

Support outings and promote meaningful daily engagement

Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with your team and management

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

Female (Occupational Requirement – Equality Act 2010)

Emotionally resilient, calm, and assertive

Able to manage challenging or provocative behaviour without reacting

Confident setting and maintaining boundaries

Comfortable stepping back when situations escalate

Reliable, consistent, and a good communicator under pressure

Willing to learn and follow structured care plans (training provided)

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Must be able to fully commit to the fixed rolling rota

Shift Pattern:

Week 1: 3 week days (to be confirmed)

Week 2: 2 week days (to be confirmed) + Saturday and Sunday

What We Offer

£12.82 per hour, paid for full 12-hour shifts

Company pension

Free and on-site parking

Health and wellbeing support

Referral programme

Comprehensive, client-specific training

Supportive team environment with ongoing management support

Additional Information

Please Note:

Applicants must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate to Newark-on-Trent NG24

We cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time

This role requires in-person work only

Application Questions:

Do you have access to your own vehicle for work use?

Are you female? (This is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010)

Do you currently hold a visa? If yes, what type?

Are you applying for day or night shifts?

Can you fully commit to the two-week rolling shift pattern?

About Us

At Responsive Care Group, we focus on building skilled, consistent teams to provide high-quality, person-centred care. You’ll receive full training, support from experienced managers, and work alongside colleagues who are committed to making a real difference.