Job description

Support Worker – Specialized Complex Care

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Aylesbury Area (HP22)

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour

Shifts: 3 shifts per week | 09:00 – 17:30 | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Contract Type: Permanent

Please Note: Due to the personal care needs of our client, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role

As a Support Worker with Sugarman Health & Wellbeing, you will provide meaningful practical help, emotional encouragement, and social connection, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives both at home and in the wider community.

For this rewarding role, you will be supporting a vibrant, creative woman in her early 40s living in her family home. Following a history of a brain tumor, she experiences cognitive impairment and short-term memory loss. She is looking for an energetic, respectful female support worker who will act as a true companion and share in her passion for an active lifestyle.

If you enjoy going to the gym, swimming, watching movies, reading, arts & crafts, and dining out, this is the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Companion-Led Support: Build a positive, empowering, adult-to-adult relationship while accompanying the client on outings to the gym, local pool, and favorite restaurants.

• Daily Living & Engagement: Assist with preparing nutritious family meals, engaging in creative arts and crafts, and supporting her active lifestyle.

• Cognitive & Emotional Support: Provide gentle, empathetic guidance for short-term memory lapses and offer sensitive, discreet support for low mood and depression.

• Safety & Supervision: Accompany the client on enjoyable daily walks (approx. 1 hour) to promote health and wellbeing, providing mindful supervision near roads due to mild gait and balance difficulties.

• Health Monitoring: Maintain gentle oversight of her health needs, including diet-controlled Type 2 diabetes and ongoing treatments (such as TrueBeam radiotherapy).

• Record Keeping: Maintain clear, accurate daily notes and communicate closely with the management team while respecting the client’s privacy and independence.

What We Offer

• Competitive Weekly Pay: Options for PAYE or Umbrella

• Paid Holiday: Accrued holiday pay for PAYE staff

• Dedicated Clinical Management: Ongoing guidance from our Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager

• Free Continuous Training: Comprehensive clinical and theoretical training delivered by experienced nurses

• Career Growth: Real opportunities for professional development and progression

• Referral Rewards: Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)

Key Requirements

• Gender: Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement).

• Driver Status: Must hold a valid UK driving license to commute to shifts (driving the client’s vehicle is not required; non-essential).

• Experience: Minimum 6 months of professional care experience. (Experience supporting individuals with brain injuries, cognitive impairments, or mental health needs is highly advantageous).

• Right to Work: Valid right to work in the UK.

• DBS Check: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

• Work History: A full, up-to-date CV covering your work history.

Why Join Sugarman Health & Wellbeing?

At Sugarman Health & Wellbeing, we are passionate about empowering individuals with complex care needs. By joining our team, you become part of a supportive network dedicated to helping clients build independence, confidence, and a higher quality of life through truly personalized, compassionate care.

How to Apply

Ready to make a meaningful difference? Submit your updated CV today! Our recruitment team will review your application and reach out to shortlisted candidates for an interview.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

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