Support Worker (Female Only* - Driver Essential) – Supported Living
Location: Buckley, Flintshire
Hours: Long Days and Sleep-Ins on a Rolling Rota
Weekend Working: Every Other Weekend Off (where possible)
Salary: £13.60 - £14.10 per hour
About the Role
We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic female Support Workers to join a dedicated team supporting a young woman with Autism, Down Syndrome and a Learning Disability within her own supported living home in Buckley, Flintshire.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, supporting people to achieve their goals and enabling individuals to live full and meaningful lives. The successful candidate will support a young woman to maintain her independence, access her community, enjoy her hobbies and participate in activities that are important to her.
Interests and Activities
We are looking for people who would enjoy supporting someone who loves:
- Shopping trips
- Theatre visits
- Cinema outings
- Music and dancing
- Arts and crafts
- Colouring and creative activities
- Cooking and baking
- Holidays and day trips
- Community activities
- Socialising with friends and family
- Hair, beauty and self-care activities
- Using an iPad and watching television
A positive personality, good sense of humour and willingness to actively participate in activities are essential.
Experience Required
Applicants should have experience supporting people with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing needs
- Community-based support
- Promoting independence and choice
- Experience supporting individuals who experience anxiety, require structured routines and benefit from consistent support approaches would be highly advantageous.
Essential Requirements
✅ Female applicant
✅ Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
✅ Confident driver willing to drive as part of the role
✅ Ability to work long day shifts and sleep-ins on a rolling rota
✅ Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings and weekends as required
✅ Excellent communication and teamwork skills
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be patient, calm and compassionate.
- Have a positive attitude and a good sense of humour.
- Enjoy supporting people to access the community.
- Be proactive and enthusiastic about activities and outings.
- Be able to build professional and trusting relationships.
- Understand the importance of routine and consistency.
- Be committed to delivering person-centred support.
- Be able to remain calm and supportive during periods of anxiety or distress.
Training and Development
Full training will be provided; however, knowledge or experience in the following areas would be beneficial:
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Active Support
- Autism Awareness
- Learning Disability Awareness
- Safeguarding
- Medication Administration
- Mental Capacity Act
- Communication and Person-Centred Support
What We Offer
Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Ongoing supervision and support.
Opportunities for professional development.
A supportive management team.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's life every day.
A consistent rota with every other weekend off where operationally possible.
*This post is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, as being female is considered a genuine occupational requirement due to the nature of the personal care and support provided.
Pay: £13.60-£14.10 per hour
Work Location: In person
