Support Worker

Petroquest; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oxford is hiring a Support Worker to assist a young man with complex health needs. The role requires providing personal and clinical support, monitoring equipment, and assisting with daily routines. Candidates should be confident, attentive, and willing to learn. Full training will be provided, and there are structured shifts available. Benefits include paid holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme after 3 months

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Star of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• No experience with PEG care or non-invasive ventilation required; full training provided.
• Local residents or those with a car preferred due to remote location.
• Ability to commit to regular shifts with flexibility for holidays/sickness.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily routines, personal care, and clinical support.
• Assist with monitoring health equipment and accessing the community.

Skills

Confident

Attentive

Willing to learn

Comfortable working in a home environment

Job description

Support Worker – PetroQuest Energy LLC

Location: Oxford, OX29. Job Reference: SOLOMCT.

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About the Candidate

I am a young man living at home with my dad and our friendly dog. I have a good sense of humour and enjoy being around people who are relaxed, respectful, and kind. I have complex health needs, including the use of a PEG and non-invasive ventilation to support my breathing. I require 24/7 care and support and am looking for a reliable, caring personal assistant to join my small, dedicated team. My care is a mix of clinical and personal support. I need help with my daily routines, personal care, monitoring of my equipment, and accessing the community.

Hours

37 hours per week.

Shifts include day shifts: 7am‑5pm and waking night 10pm‑7am. There is the possibility of additional hours. Shifts are well‑structured, and you’ll always have support nearby if needed.

Pay

Day hours £12.74 per hour. Night hours/Weekends £16.56 per hour.

Requirements for the Role

The ideal person will live locally or have a car due to the remote location and limited public transport. They should be able to commit to regular shifts with some flexibility to cover holidays or sickness. No experience with PEG care or non‑invasive ventilation is required; full training will be provided. Candidates should be confident, attentive, and willing to learn; comfortable working in a home environment; and good with dogs.

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 parking on site.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• Star of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards.

Safer Recruitment

All roles will be subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and are exempt from 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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote accessibility and inclusivity for all. Solo Support Services is committed to the recruitment and promotion of all applicants on the basis of ability and suitability for the role irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. Our organisation is committed to treating your application fairly on these grounds.

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