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Female Support Worker

Job in Ryton, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH98, England, UK
Listing for: Priority Recruitment
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Nursing, Home Care, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15.5 GBP Hourly GBP 15.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Ryton

Job Title:

Female Support Worker

Location:

Amotherby, Malton (North Yorkshire), YO17
Pay Rate:

£15.50 per hour (weekends)
£12.21 per hour (bank holiday sleep-in)

Hours:

Full-time – 48 hours per week

Shifts:

Saturday Day shift
Saturday Sleep shift
Sunday Day shift
Sunday Sleep shift

Contract:

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Start Date:

January 2026

Priority Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting compassionate and experienced Female Support Workers to support a young adult female within a well-established, person-centred care package in Amotherby, near Malton (North Yorkshire).

You will be working in the client’s own adapted home, supporting her with daily living, personal care, and community engagement as part of a consistent and supportive team.

About the Client

The client is a 22-year-old female wheelchair user who requires 24/7 care and support. She lives at home with her mother and younger sister in a fully adapted property, including ceiling track hoists, mobile hoists, accessible bathroom facilities, and a sleep system bed. There is a carer office/room available for overnight sleep-in shifts.

She has a great sense of humour and enjoys:

Visiting cocktail bars and pubs
Musical theatre trips (London & Leeds)
Films and reality TV
Shopping online and in the community
Social activities and days out Support in the community is often provided on a 2:1 basis, and the team is currently encouraging greater independence by supporting her to engage in activities with staff rather than relying solely on family support.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Providing personal care with dignity and respect (including bathing, dressing, and hygiene)
Supporting with feeding and medication administration
Using ceiling track and mobile hoists safely (training available)
Following detailed, person-centred care plans
Supporting daily routines, including later bedtimes and flexible mornings
Encouraging independence and confidence away from family support
Supporting social activities, outings, and trips
Driving the client using a WAV automatic vehicle
Liaising with the Team Leader and wider care team
Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures

Shift Pattern

Mixture of 12-hour shifts and 24-hour shifts with overnight sleep-ins
Shifts are fixed, with some flexibility discussed around activities
Weekends only 12hr

Salary and Benefits

Competitive hourly rates (enhanced weekends and bank holidays)
Temporary to permanent opportunity
Dedicated learning and development with free mandatory training
Moving & Handling and Medication Administration training provided
Holiday pay
Pension scheme
Ongoing support from Priority Recruitment’s Registered Manager and consultants
Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 per referral

Successful Applicant

Female Support Worker (genuine occupational requirement)
Experience supporting individuals with complex physical needs preferred
Familiarity with hoists and cerebral palsy is desirable (training available)
Confident providing personal care
Driver essential
Good spoken English
Reliable, proactive, and able to use initiative
Passionate about supporting independence and quality of life

About Us

Priority Recruitment is a specialist healthcare agency providing high-quality, person-centred support to individuals in their own homes and care settings.

We pride ourselves on building strong, lasting relationships with both our clients and our staff, ensuring every placement is supportive, safe, and rewarding.

If you’re a dedicated Support Worker looking for a fulfilling role with consistent hours and the opportunity to support an individual to live life to the fullest, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your care career with Priority Recruitment.

* Some of our roles require drivers and/or female workers only. Where indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
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