Support Worker (Female Only) – Lytham St Annes
Location: Lytham
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time Days or Waking Nights Available (36 hours per week - 12 hour shifts).
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle strongly preferred.
Please note: This post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the personal care needs of the individual we support. Therefore, this vacancy is open to female applicants only. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
At Believe Care and Support, we're looking for dedicated Female Support Workers to join our team in Lytham. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to support a young woman as she moves from long-term hospital care into her own home and begins the next chapter of her life.
You'll become part of a small, specialist team providing consistent 3:1 support, helping build confidence, independence and meaningful experiences. If you're someone who believes in treating people with dignity, respect and compassion, we'd love to hear from you.
About Believe Care and Support
At Believe Care and Support, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life of choice, independence and purpose. We're committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that puts people first. Our teams work alongside the people we support, empowering them to achieve their goals, develop their independence and enjoy fulfilling lives.
Our values shape everything we do:
Believe in every person's potential.
Compassion in every interaction.
Respect for individuality and choice.
Integrity in everything we do.
Empowerment through person-centred support.
The Role
You'll work as part of female support team, providing personalised support on a 3:1 basis.
Working alongside healthcare professionals, family members and the wider support network, you'll help create a safe, consistent and empowering environment.
Support will include:
Encouraging independence and daily living skills
Supporting community access and social opportunities
Managing medication
Supporting with appointments
Helping with budgeting and finances
Promoting emotional wellbeing
Building routines and confidence
Encouraging hobbies and new experiences
About the Person You'll Support
You'll be supporting a young woman living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) who is recovering from an Eating Disorder.
She enjoys:
Spending time outdoors
Long walks and hill walking
Wildlife and nature
Music and documentaries
Animals, with hopes of adopting a rescue dog
Living an environmentally conscious lifestyle
She is looking for support workers who are calm, patient, understanding and able to build trusting professional relationships.
Previous experience supporting people with complex mental health needs, trauma, eating disorders or self-harm is welcomed but not essential. Full specialist training will be provided.
About You
We're looking for people who:
Are caring, kind and patient
Have excellent communication skills
Are emotionally resilient and adaptable
Can remain calm under pressure
Value dignity, respect and person-centred care
Want to make a genuine difference
Are happy to work independently and as part of a team
Hold a full UK driving licence
Most importantly, we're looking for people with the right values and attitude.
What we offer
£15.00 per hour
Full specialist induction and training
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Regular supervision and wellbeing support
Wellbeing assistance programme
Career progression within a growing organisation
Supportive and approachable management team
Refer a Friend Bonus
Company Caravan - offered at a discounted rate
If you're looking for a role where you can make a lasting difference every single day - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply online or email [email protected] for more information.
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
