Female Support Worker

Acuity Care Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider seeks a Female Support Worker in Cheltenham to provide person-centred care for a lady with complex health needs. You will support her daily routines, encourage independence, and manage health-related tasks while promoting a positive environment. Applicants must have a Full UK Driving Licence, clear enhanced DBS, and experience in supporting individuals with challenging behaviours. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, fostering a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Westfield Rewards

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free event tickets

Funded NVQs

Refer-a-Friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Clear Enhanced DBS on update service.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with severe challenging behaviour.
• Flexible to attend training by 23rd February 2026.
• Experience with complex care or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, person-centred care.
• Encourage independence through daily routines.
• Support with personal care and health-related tasks.
• Promote positive engagement and manage challenging behaviours.
• Keep accurate records in line with care plans.

Skills

Supporting individuals with complex care

Resilience

Adaptability

Emotional support

Job description

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Location: Cheltenham
Pay rate: £15.00 per hour
Hours: 36 hours (3x shifts per week)
Shift patterns:7.30 am- 19.30 pm, 19.30pm- 7.30 am
Paid travel expenses:25p per mile/ public transport (bus/train only)

Must attend Mandatory Assessment Day – Gloucester (21st January 2026 9.00am- 17.00pm)

Requirement:

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential – you’ll enjoy trips out & driving the client’s vehicle!)
• Clear Enhanced DBS on DBS update service
• Proven experience supporting individuals with severe challenging behaviour
• Must be resilient, highly confident, and adaptable to change
• Flexible to attend training by 23rd February 2026
• First shift: 2nd March 2026

We’re looking for highly confident, resilient Female Support Worker to support a lady in her own home in Cheltenham.She lives with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, FND and Gastroparesis. She enjoys visiting local coffee shops, exploring vintage finds,getting creative, and spending time in the garden.

• Provide warm, person-centred care and emotional support
• Encourage independence and wellbeing through daily routines and meaningful activities
• Support with personal care, mobility, and health-related tasks
• Promote positive engagement and help manage behaviours that can be challenging
• Keep accurate records and work in line with care plans and CQC standards

Someone who:

• Experience supporting individuals with complex care, challenging behaviour, or mental health needs

Is resilient, highly confident, and adaptable to change

Understands complex care, allergies, and behaviours that may be challenging

Loves encouraging others and building positive relationships

With over 20 years of experience, we've been supporting people with complex needs across the UK. With 900+ amazing colleagues, you’ll never feel alone — you’ll have guidance, a supportive network and the chance to grow your career while doing something that genuinely matters.

Because caring for others should also mean being cared for in return:

Westfield Rewards – huge discounts across 1,000+ retailers, restaurants & travel

Westfield Health Cash Plan – GP access 24/7 + cashback on health costs

Employee Assistance Programme – wellbeing, financial & emotional support

Blue Light Card + FREE tickets to events, comedy shows & more

Funded NVQs & ongoing training

Refer-a-Friend – earn up to £500!

If this sounds like the kind of role where you’d enjoy coming to work each day, we’d love to hear from you!

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from females for this position.