Female Support Worker - No experience required

Female Support Worker – Start 2026 with purpose in SN14 (Chippenham Area)

Location: SN14 – Chippenham (Just a 15-min walk from Chippenham Community Hospital)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (varied shifts including sleep-ins)
Pay Rate: £13.04 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Gender Requirement: Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)

– Current Support Worker

We’re looking for a Female Support Worker to join our team in SN14, supporting four adults—two women and two men—aged mid-60s to 80s. Three individuals have profound learning disabilities, and one has a mild learning disability. If you bring good energy, a positive outlook, and initiative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You’ll be supporting individuals who:

• Require personal care and support with daily routines
• Use wheelchairs and hoists (for three individuals)
• Enjoy engaging activities and meaningful relationships
• Benefit from person-centred support and positive risk-taking

• Support Type: 1:1 and 2:1
• Shift Patterns:
  • Early: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Late: 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
  • 24-hour: 10:00 AM – 10:00 AM (includes sleep-in)
  • Sleep-in: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Paid to sleep)

Support Needs:

• Personal care
• Hoist use
• Wheelchair support
• Meal preparation
• Medication administration

• Female support worker (GOR applies)
• Experience in high-needs care settings preferred
• Energetic and proactive personality
• Positive attitude and initiative
• Comfortable with positive risk-taking
• Person-centred approach to care

This is a vibrant and supportive home where residents enjoy:

• Music, cinema, and social outings
• Accessible trips into town
• Building strong relationships with staff and family
• A cheeky sense of humour and a love for engaging activities

Two of the individuals have active family involvement, and building respectful, collaborative relationships is a key part of the role.

• Award-Winning Workplace: Great Place to Work for 7 years
• Career Development: Aspire program, funded accredited courses
• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health checks, mental health support, flexible working
• Recognition: Inspiring People Awards, CEO highlights
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships
• Learn to Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues

• Applications reviewed upon receipt – interviews ongoing
• Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by Dimensions)
• Inclusive workforce: We welcome diversity and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria
• BSL support available for all recruitment communications

Gender Requirement:
Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

Ready to make a real difference?
Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!