Female Live In Support Worker

Join our new team in York person-centred care that makes a real difference

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.
Are you passionate about supporting people to live life on their own terms? Would you enjoy flexible, fulfilling work where you can build meaningful relationships and truly understand the person you support?
If so, wed love to welcome you to Active Assistance, part of the UKs largest provider of complex care.
About the role
Active Assistance are expanding our client base and were excited to build a brand-new team of dedicated female Support Workers to support a lovely client in her own home in Stockton on the Forest, York.
Our client has sustained a spinal cord injury and requires full assistance with all care needs due to limited mobility. Your support will play a key role in helping her maintain her independence, dignity, and quality of life at home.
This is a truly person-centred role where building a genuine, trusting relationship is key. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, take the time to listen, and be proactive in meeting the clients needs, providing thoughtful and attentive support. Youll also be trained to deliver specialist care, including urostomy and stoma care, cough assist, and recognising Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD).
Our client enjoys being around animals and has two dogs, a fish pond, and horses, so youll support her in doing the things she loves, including visiting her horses, as well as helping with meals and daily routines.
The clients son is currently at university but may occasionally return home, so flexibility and respect for family life are important.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference through consistent, compassionate support.
In this role, youll support one individual with complex needs, working regular weekly shifts to build a consistent, trusted care team. While hours are usually stable, the position is offered on a zero-hours contract as care packages can change.
What youll be doing and required skills
Delivering person-centred, one-to-one care
Supporting with all aspects of daily living and personal care
Providing specialist clinical support (full training provided)
Preparing meals and supporting household routines
Supporting the client to engage in outings hobbies and activities
Building a strong, trusting relationship through consistent care
Full UK manual drivers licence - to drive the clients vehicle
Comfortable around animals
Due to the nature of the role and personal care requirements, this position is open to female applicants only.
When youll work
Rolling rota 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off
Living in the clients home 24/7 when on shift
Enjoy regular consistent work with rolling rota while making a real difference in someones life.
Our registered managers expectations for the ideal candidate
As a Registered Manager, I am looking for Support Workers who are: Dedicated committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and willing to go the extra mile for the people we support.
Committed reliable, consistent, and passionate about making a real difference every day.
Caring genuinely compassionate, with a natural desire to support, encourage, and uplift others.
Kind respectful, patient, and understanding, treating every individual with dignity and empathy.
I expect Support Workers to work positively as part of a team, communicate openly and professionally, and uphold our values, policies, and standards of care at all times. A willingness to learn, reflect, and develop your skills is essential, as is putting the needs, choices, and rights of the people we support at the heart of everything you do.
If this is you APPLY TODAY
What youll get
Earn up to £156 per day (depending on experience)
Zero-hours contract offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
Full specialist training , shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Care Manager
Access to the Active Learning Hub e-learning & in-person development
Holiday pay , regular monthly rotas , and a Nest pension
Be recognised through our Active Awards programme
Refer a friend and earn up to £1,500
A chance to build a meaningful career with the backing of a leading clinical and business team
At Active Assistance, we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. xwzovoh We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and well be very happy to discuss this with you.