Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Position: Support Worker (Permanent)
Location: Broadland

Job Title:

Support Worker

Location:

Norwich, Norfolk (NR6)
Setting:
Client’s Own Home (Shared with Wife)
Pay & Shifts
Pay rates: £15ph
Shift pattern:

Full-time (36 hours per week)
Day shifts and Waking Night shifts
Weekdays and weekends included
Fixed rota Shift times:

8:00am – 8:00pm
8:00pm – 8:00am (waking nights)

Contract:

Temporary / Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Start Date:

1st February 2026

About the Role
Priority Recruitment is working in partnership with Community Rehabilitation Management Ltd (CRM) to recruit a dedicated and experienced Support Worker to support a 62-year-old male within his own home in Norwich.
This is a 2:1 care package, providing round-the-clock, person-centred support to an individual with a spinal injury and complex physical needs. You will be part of a consistent and professional team delivering high-quality care in a calm, structured home environment.

About the Client
The client is a 62-year-old male with limited mobility following a spinal injury. He lives at home with his wife and requires 24/7 support on a 2:1 basis.
Key aspects of his support include:

Wheelchair dependency
Overhead hoist transfers and specialist equipment
Support with personal care, mobility, and daily routines
Structured bowel and bladder care
Support with meal preparation and eating (no dietary restrictions)
Occasional use of nebulisers (PRN medication)
He is verbally independent but experiences memory loss, occasional night-time disorientation, muscle spasms, and is at risk of autonomic dysreflexia and epileptic seizures. Full care plans are in place and training will be provided to ensure safe and confident practice

Your Role and Responsibilities

Providing high-quality personal care with dignity and respect
Supporting all moving and handling tasks (2:1 at all times)
Using specialist equipment safely (overhead hoist, wheelchair, slide sheets, commode)
Supporting bowel and bladder routines in line with care plans
Assisting with meal preparation and supporting eating at the client’s pace
Supporting night-time repositioning and pressure care
Monitoring for signs of autonomic dysreflexia and seizures
Maintaining a safe and calm environment
Accurately completing care records and MAR charts
Working closely with the wider care team and following all safeguarding procedures
Requirements & Experience
Essential:

Experience supporting individuals with complex physical needs
Very clear and confident spoken English
Non-smoker
Confident with manual handling and wheelchair support
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Comfortable working both day and waking night shifts

Desirable:

Experience supporting individuals with spinal injuries
Familiarity with bowel and bladder care
Experience working within 2:1 care packages

Training

Required:

Manual Handling
First Aid / Basic Life Support
(Applicants must already hold relevant training)
Salary & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay (discussed based on experience)
Consistent full-time hours]
Temporary to permanent opportunity
Holiday pay
Pension scheme
Ongoing support from Priority Recruitment and CRM management
Structured handover and comprehensive care plans
About Us
Priority Recruitment is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing high-quality, person-centred staffing solutions across complex care and community rehabilitation services.
We work closely with our clients and support workers to ensure every placement is safe, well-supported, and rewarding.
If you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a stable, full-time role supporting an individual in their own home, we’d love to hear from you.

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

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