3 vacancies available for *female Support Workers in Northamptonshire, NN6, to support a warm and engaging gentleman living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Up to £21.00 gross per hour.
Hourly Rates: Day Support Worker: Monday to Friday: £17.00 gross per hour (£19.00 after probation) Saturday: £18.00 gross per hour (£20.00 after probation) Sunday: £19.00 gross per hour (£21.00 after probation)
Night Support Worker Rates: Monday to Friday: £18.00 gross per hour (£20.00 after probation) Saturday & Sunday: £19.00 gross per hour (£21.00 after probation)
Driving: Essential – own car required to travel to client’s home. Car available to use on duty
Essential: Experience supporting a person with a disability and working under the direction of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). A calm, non-directive approach that promotes independence and rehabilitation. Waking Night experience where applicable. *This role is open to female applicants only.
Highly Desirable: Experience supporting a client with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Health & social care qualification.
Start Date: ASAP
Pets in Home: 2 cats
Recruiter Contact: Sally sally@snapcare.co.uk
About the Client: Steve is a warm, sociable and humorous gentleman living with an Acquired Brain Injury following a road traffic collision. He enjoys sport, golf, dominoes, backgammon, walks, café trips and supporting Leeds United. Steve uses a walking frame indoors and a wheelchair for longer outings. He lives with his wife and adult children in a welcoming family home. Steve follows a structured rehabilitation programme designed by his MDT, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. He requires support that balances therapy, rest and meaningful activities, while maintaining his dignity, independence and routine.
The Role: You will support Steve as part of a dedicated team, using calm prompts and visual cues to assist with daily routines, mobility, personal care and rehabilitation goals. The role requires excellent communication, consistency and the ability to follow detailed MDT guidance. Steve benefits from support workers who are patient, observant and engaging, while understanding the importance of pacing interaction to avoid overstimulation and fatigue. The night role involves providing calm, attentive overnight support, including monitoring well-being, continence care, mobility assistance, comfort, observations, and administering prescribed medication.
Available Vacancies:
Vacancy 1 – Day Support Worker: Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 am–7:00 pm (occasionally extending to 11-hour shifts).
Vacancy 2 – Waking Night Support Worker: Two waking night shifts per week (8:00 pm–9:00 am, 13 hours each; 26 hours weekly) on a two-week rota, with shifts either Tuesday/Wednesday/Sunday in Week 1 and Monday/Friday/Saturday in Week 2, as mutually agreed.
Vacancy 3 – Full-Time Support Worker
31 hours per week on an 8-week rolling rota, working a mix of 7:30 am–8:30 pm and 10:00 am–7:00 pm shifts, including alternate weekends.
All roles require flexibility to cover occasional sickness and annual leave.
Why Join the Team? This is a rewarding opportunity to join an established and supportive care team within a warm family environment. Full training, guidance and ongoing professional support will be provided.
Recruitment Process: This vacancy is managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. Applications will be reviewed to ensure essential criteria are met before suitable candidates are shared directly with the client/case manager. By applying, you consent to your details being shared for recruitment purposes.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Where a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.