Carer REF:FDS/LDS

SOLO SUPPORT SERVICES LTD; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service in Mansfield is seeking a Support Worker for waking nights & day shifts to assist twin young men with complex health needs. This role requires supporting personal care and clinical tasks, such as tracheostomy and PEG feeding. Candidates should have a caring attitude and a willingness to work flexibly within a family home. This position offers an hourly rate of £14.89 with benefits including holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Free training and development

Access to health and wellbeing tools

‘Star of the Month’ rewards

Qualifications

• Experience with tracheostomy and PEG feeding is helpful but not required.
• Warm and proactive personality is essential.
• Ability to work in a family home environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and clinical support including tracheostomy and suctioning.
• Assist with PEG feeding and seizure monitoring.
• Support clients in a family home setting.

Skills

Caring attitude

Ability to support complex needs

Flexibility

Job description

Job Details

Position Title: Support Worker (Waking Nights & Day Shifts)

Location: Mansfield, Nottingham

Hourly Rate: £14.89 per hour (Bank holidays paid at double time)

Hours per Week: Part time (minimum 64 hours per month, opportunity for overtime)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLOFDS/LDS

About the Role

We are twin young men with complex health needs who live at home with our dad and friendly dog. We’re sociable, love music, laughter, and time outdoors, and use wheelchairs and specialist equipment for mobility. We’re looking for a caring, reliable Personal Assistant to join our friendly close‑knit team, mainly for waking nights with some day shifts. The role involves personal care and clinical support including tracheostomy and suctioning, PEG feeding, and seizure monitoring.

You’ll be joining a supportive home care set‑up where our dad takes an active, hands‑on role. It’s important that you are comfortable working within a family home, following guidance while being proactive and confident in your care.

About You

You’ll be caring, reliable, and confident supporting complex needs clients. Experience with tracheostomy, cough assist, PEG, or epilepsy is helpful, but full training and ongoing support are provided. If you’re warm, flexible, and want to make a real difference as part of a family team, we’d love to hear from you.

Flexibility is important, our rota varies, but we can usually offer some in return to suit your needs. Night shifts are typically 12 hours, with shorter day shifts available.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro‑rata for part‑time positions)
• Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the scheme rules
• Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• ‘Star of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’
• And so much more!

Safer Recruitment

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of two satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information).

Safeguarding Commitment

Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well‑being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a covering letter and your CV to [e-mail].