Female Support Worker

Start 2026 with purpose as a Female Support Worker – Bath (BA2)

Location: Bath, BA2 (Just a 6-min drive from Oldfield Park Train Station)
Pay Rate: £13.04 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Driver Requirement: Manual licence required
Applicants: Female only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010)

– Current Support Worker

We’re seeking a female Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a wonderful lady in her 60s who lives in her own home in Bath.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, working as part of a close-knit team, and supporting someone to live life on their own terms.

She’s full of personality and loves:

• Eating out and enjoying a drink
• Getting her nails done and dressing up – she thrives on compliments and recognition
• Writing poems and chatting about her beloved cat, Poppet
• Watching theatre shows, TV, and DVDs
• Going to her day centre once a week

She has a learning disability and epilepsy (managed with buccal medication for absent seizures) and sometimes experiences behaviours of distress. She uses a walker and benefits from encouragement to stay active and engaged.

You’ll be providing 2:1 support and helping her with:

• Personal care
• Medication administration (including epilepsy support)
• Daily routines and activities
• Emotional support and motivation
• Encouraging independence and confidence

• Day Support (2:1): 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Long Day + Sleep-In: 9:00 AM – 9:00 AM (next day)
• Sleep-In Shift: 10:00 PM – 9:00 AM (Sleep-in hours paid at rest rate from 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Confident and compassionate, with a positive mindset
• Energetic and engaging, able to motivate and uplift
• Patient and flexible, with a calm and understanding approach
• Team-oriented, ready to work collaboratively
• A driver with a manual licence

(Experience with behaviours of distress and epilepsy is helpful, but full training provided.)

Her mum is very involved and values strong communication with the support team. You’ll be part of a caring and consistent network that works together to provide the best possible support.

• Award-Winning Workplace: Great Place to Work for 7 years
• Career Development: Aspire program, funded accredited courses
• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health checks, mental health support, flexible working
• Recognition: Inspiring People Awards, CEO highlights
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships
• Learn to Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues

• Applications reviewed upon receipt – interviews ongoing
• Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by Dimensions)
• Inclusive workforce: We welcome diversity and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria
• BSL support available for all recruitment communications

Gender Requirement:
Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

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