About the Role
Join our new team in York – person-centred care that makes a real difference
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, we’d love to welcome you to Active Care in the Home, part of the UK’s largest provider of complex care.
About the role
Active Care in the Home are expanding our client base and we’re 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 client’s needs, providing thoughtful and attentive support. You’ll 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 you’ll support her in doing the things she loves, including visiting her horses, as well as helping with meals and daily routines.
The client’s 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.
What you’ll be doing
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
When you’ll work
Rolling rota 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off
Living in the client’s home 24/7 when on shift
Enjoy regular consistent work with rolling rota while making a real difference in someone’s life.
What we’re looking for
Compassionate, reliable, and person-centred individuals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive and attentive approach
Full UK manual drivers licence - to drive the clients vehicle
Comfortable around animals
Respectful of working within a family home
Previous care experience is desirable, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important
Due to the nature of the role and personal care requirements, this position is open to female applicants only.
What you’ll 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 Care Group, we’re proud to put people first — both those we support and the teams who support them. We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
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