Female Private Support Worker-self employed
Responsible for carrying out personal care supporting clients independence whilst in a home setting. Assisting with medication and general health needs. Food preparation. Companionship/ trips out. Food shopping. Cleaning. Accompanied medical appointments. End of life care.
Looking for an experienced, caring, hard working individual who is able to work independently within a supported team. Sadly this role is for a female candidate only due to respecting clients wishes. The role is fast paced so the individual must be highly driven with a strong work ethic. Candidate must hold a 100% sickness record as you will be accountable for your clients visits.
Experience is a must as this role is lone working. Must be able to drive to commute from client to client and offer support for medical appointments and trips out if needed. DBS required, Public Liability Insurance and Business Car Insurance. All of the following costs can be claimed back through tax along with all travel expenses and the running of your car. Up to £12.5k personal business expenses can be claimed off your tax each year through self employment.
We are a small local business of 6 ladies who operate under the trading name of Thornwood Care Services. Established client base across the Fylde coast since 2017. We operate across Fleetwood, Thornton, St Anne’s, Blackpool, Poulton, Thornton & Fleetwood.
Vacancy details-
X2 days -Sat & Sun *** Please note these are set permanent days*** Sat hrs 07:00-10:00=£112 Sun hrs 06:30-10:30=£144 Totalling £256 per week pay.
We offer clients visits from the hours of 06:30-20:00. This does not mean you'll be working from and until these hours but you'll be expected to work within these hours around the clients needs. As you'll appreciate clients needs change quickly so flexibility is a must. This vacancy comes the option of building the contract to work Wed-Sun if more permanent hours are desired.
Overtime is also available each week. 4 week rolling rota. As a team you'll be expected to support covering each others holidays. Flexibility across the week will be expected. Bank holiday rates-double time.
Christmas & New Year- unfortunately care operates 365 days a year. As team we share the work load by taking either Christmas or New Year off. We work as a team to cover the clients visits whilst enjoying some time off with family with either a 3 or 4 day festive break. Christmas and New Year working arrangements will be alternated each year. Again Christmas Day and Bank Holidays are classed as double time.
Management Fee-
We charge a £96.00 management fee each month to cover the cost of the management side of the business. The Senior Manager is responsible for rotas, care planning and holiday planning. Visiting new clients. Communicating with families and dealing with any concerns. Planning clients appointments and general medical queries. This fee can be put towards the personal business expenses.
Pay-
You will be responsible for invoicing the clients each month. Support can be given to get you set up, it's very easy. Clients are invoiced at the end of each month. Clients are very good at paying generally within 1-3 days. Payment is made in the form of a cheque or bank transfer. Visits are charged from £25 per hour and £16 per half hour.
****Candidate start date -5th of September 2026. Shadowing shifts meeting the clients and learning the role will be expected to be completed prior to this date. ****
Thornwood Care Services is a well established agency which is growing year on year and has been trading since 2017.
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: From £24.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
Work Location: On the road
