Job Introduction
Female Support Worker
Location: Fulwood, Preston
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
About the Role
Gray Healthcare is recruiting a Female Support Worker to support an individual living independently in her own home in Preston. She receives 2:1 support, 24 hours a day, from a consistent female support team working day and night shifts.
This role is centred on supporting independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive engagement. The individual enjoys making others laugh, spending time in the community, and going on countryside walks.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Supporting safe and independent living
• Promoting meaningful activity and routine
• Following person-centred support plans and risk assessments
• Using calm and least restrictive approaches
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Building a positive and trusting relationship
What We’re Looking For
• Experience in health and social care
• Experience supporting behaviours of distress
• Ability to adapt communication
• Resilient and consistent approach
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Commitment to person-centred care
Desirable:
• Full UK driving licence
What Success Looks Like in This Role
• The individual feels safe and respected
• She engages in activities and maintains routine
• Support is proactive and consistent
• Independence is maintained
Working Hours
• 24-hour contract
• 2 x 12-hour shifts, 8pm to 8am (nights)
Training and Development
We provide:
• Fully paid induction
• PROACT-SCIPr-UK training
• Person-specific training
• Ongoing development
Why Join Gray Healthcare
Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider. We support people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health conditions, Acquired Brain Injury, and Emotional Complex Needs to transition safely and successfully from inpatient and community settings back into their own homes and communities.
Our approach is founded on person-centred care, clinical expertise, and measurable outcomes, enabling individuals to regain control, independence, and quality of life within their own environment.
We design and deliver bespoke support packages for each individual, led by a dedicated multidisciplinary team and adapted to meet both current and future needs. Our focus is not only on stability, but on progression, independence, and reducing long-term reliance on restrictive environments.
We are committed to delivering safe, effective, and outcome-focused care, underpinned by continuous improvement, strong governance, and a culture of learning. Our services are designed to demonstrate clear evidence of impact, including improved wellbeing, reduced risk, and successful community integration.
At Gray Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional care and Outstanding outcomes. Our commitment to quality and transparency is reflected in our Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and inspection reports, available on our website.
Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Fully paid training
• Company pension
• Westfield Health Plan
• Blue Light Card
• Up to 33 days annual leave
Additional Information
• Right to work in the UK required
• Minimum 6 months UK employment
• No sponsorship available
• Enhanced DBS required
This role is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Applications are limited to female candidates due to the needs of the individual
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