Support Worker
Location: Rowlands Gill NE39
Hours: 12 hour shifts from 9am - 9pm, 4 shifts one week, 3 shifts the following week - Alternate weekends are a must and flexibility to cover holidays and sickness is required.
Pay & Benefits
- £13.10 per hour for Monday to Friday shifts
- £14.10 per hour for Weekend shifts
- £20 per hour for Bank Holiday shifts
- £26 per hour for Christmas Day & New Year’s Day shifts
Why Join John Jasper Care?
We’re proud to be a CQC-rated “Good” provider, with a strong, supportive team culture and experienced leadership. When you join us, you’re not just starting a job, you’re becoming part of a team that genuinely cares about you.
Are you a caring, reliable individual who wants to make a real difference in people’s lives? At John Jasper Care, we’re looking for compassionate Support Workers to join our growing, family-run team.
We provide high-quality care to children and adults across the community, helping people live independently in the comfort of their own homes. If you’re passionate about care, or ready to start a rewarding new career, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate support workers to join our team supporting a female who requires complex care due to a brain injury.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional care and support to an individual in their own home, follow person-centered care plans and promote their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Safely transport client to appointments, activities, and outings using clients own vehicle, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the journey.
- Provide prompting and oversight of medication, observe food safety of client preparing meals, support with household tasks, social support and other activities of daily living, tailored to individual needs.
- Foster positive relationships with clients and their families, showing empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Collaborate with team members, healthcare professionals, and others to ensure coordinated care delivery and promptly report any changes or concerns.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation, including care records, incident reports, and other relevant paperwork.
- Taking part in MDT’s when required.
What We’re Looking For
Our values are simple: compassion, integrity, and respect.
Requirements:
- A full UK driving licence (client’s vehicle will be used)
- Previous experience in providing brain injury care
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and cover any unexpected sickness and holidays
- Must work alternate weekends
- An outgoing, bubbly and chatty individual
- A caring person who must understand professional boundaries, our client lives within her own home, there is a staff room for if overnight care is required and for where staff can go during the day if she would like some alone time
- Our client enjoys going away for 1-2 nights therefore our staff must be available to go away with them and stay overnight
- Must be comfortable with horses as the client has their own horse
- Due to the needs and requests of the people we care for, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement of this position to be FEMALE, in accordance with Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010.
It would be great if you also have:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Ability to swim as our client loves to go swimming
Why you should work with us:
- Company pension scheme
- Blue Light Card access & employee discounts
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Paid induction and DBS reimbursement of £55, which will be reimbursed upon completion of probation.
- Ongoing training & funded Level 3 qualifications
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Regular supervisions and structured support during probation
- 24/7 wellbeing support via the Wisdom app
- Anniversary rewards and shopping vouchers
- Paid short-break holidays for outstanding performance
- Access to a Northumberland coast caravan for long service
A Role That Makes a Difference
At John Jasper Care, no two days are the same. You’ll be supporting a diverse range of people, building connections, and making a genuine impact every day - all while being supported by a team that values and invests in you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.10-£14.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)?
- Due to the needs and requests of the people we care for, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement of this position to be FEMALE, in accordance with Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010. Please can you confirm?
- Please tell us more about your previous brain injury care experience
- What is your current postcode please?
- Can you work alternate weekends?
Experience:
- Brain Injury Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence (this is essential) (required)
Work Location: On the road
