A Specialist Role for a Skilled Professional
We are recruiting for a confident, emotionally resilient female support workers to join our small team in Newark-on-Trent, supporting a gentleman with complex needs. This is a rewarding and varied role for someone with strong values, clear professional boundaries, and the ability to remain calm, composed, and kind in a changing environment.
The person you’ll be supporting is intellectually sharp and likes to be informed. He responds best to individuals who are structured, respectful, and quietly assertive. Building trust is key, and that starts with how you carry yourself from day one.
Key Responsibilities
As part of a dedicated 2:1 team, your daily duties will include:
- Providing personal care with dignity, sensitivity, and structure
- Supporting mobility, repositioning, and using hoists with your colleague
- Preparing and assisting with meals and drinks to meet dietary preferences
- Administering medication and monitoring wellbeing
- Providing emotional support while upholding clear professional boundaries
- Responding to escalated behaviours calmly and confidently, using agreed de-escalation techniques and stepping back when needed
- Maintaining accurate daily records and contributing to care planning
- Offering companionship without overstepping personal-professional lines
- Supporting occasional outings and facilitating meaningful engagement
What We’re Looking For
This is not a typical care role. It requires someone who is:
- Female (due to the nature of the role – Equality Act 2010)
- Calm, emotionally intelligent, and firm when needed
- Able to manage verbally challenging or provocative behaviour without becoming reactive
- Clear on boundaries and capable of maintaining a professional dynamic
- Comfortable stepping out of a situation if tension escalates, to allow space and de-escalation
- Experienced in care or confident enough to learn quickly (full training provided)
- Holds a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Reliable, consistent, and a good communicator – especially under pressure
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- 12-hour paid day or night shifts on a regular rota (08:00-20:00 or 20:00-08:00)
- Comprehensive training tailored to this client’s needs
- Ongoing support from a responsive management team
- A supportive, respectful 2:1 working environment
- Opportunity to build trust and make a lasting difference in someone’s daily life
Why Join Us?
At Responsive Care Group, we don’t just fill shifts – we build strong, skilled teams that deliver outstanding care. You’ll be supported from day one with training, consistent colleagues, and guidance in managing complex behaviours confidently and professionally.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newark-on-Trent NG24: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own car to use for work?
- Are you female? (due to the nature of the role & Equality Act 2010, applicants must be female for this individual)
- Do you currently hold a visa? If so which type (We are not able to offer sponsorship)
- Are you applying for days or nights?
- This role follows a fixed rolling two-week shift pattern working 08:00-20:00 or 20:00-08:00:
Week 1: Three Week Days (TBC)
Week 2: Two week days (TBC), PLUS Saturday & Sunday
Are you able to fully commit to working this set pattern every fortnight?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driver's License (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Newark-on-Trent NG24 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
