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Warwickshire

Female Support Worker

Nuneaton, West Midlands

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Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this vacancy.

Job reference 17135WARCB15 Closes 18th October 2026
Hourly rate £13.75 per hour
Hours Variable up to 15 hours per week
Contract type Casual
Driving Driving licence preferred (not essential)
Care experience Not essential Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Specific working days have not been stated.

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

About the employer

Older lady who's main language is Punjabi or Urdu but can understand Hindi so ideally looking for someone who is able to speak one of these languages. Diagnosis of dementia and mobility issues but is able to move around the home but will need to use her wheelchair when going out. Jolly, bubbly and happy lady who likes to have a good chat enjoys having company to talk about her life experiences and family sharing her memories which helps her to remember. Encouragement needed to get her out of bed, dressed and doing some form of activity. Likes to go out in the car for a short drive and even a cheeky trip to McDonald's for a milkshake.

Disability and health conditions

  • Mobility / Physical

Hobbies and interests

  • Watching TV
  • Loves going out in her wheelchair

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed and getting dressed.
  • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
  • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
  • Support with food shopping.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
  • Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.

The individual's needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately and to report defects or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required skills

  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
  • Be able to work on own initiative.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Be able to follow instructions accurately.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
  • Be empathetic.
  • Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.