NHS

Support worker


PayCompetitive
LocationWeston-Super-Mare/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0456-25-0185?language=en&page=1139&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference in People's Lives. This role as a Care Assistant at Libertatem Healthcare Group offers the opportunity to empower individuals with complex needs to live their lives on their own terms. With comprehensive training, ongoing support, and flexible working options, you can make a meaningful impact every day.

      Main duties of the job

      As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with personal care and daily routines, supporting individuals with mental health challenges or behaviours that may be considered challenging, escorting clients to appointments and social outings, ensuring clients' safety, comfort, and wellbeing, and providing emotional support and companionship. This role requires patience, empathy, and the ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships.

      About us

      The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do.

      Details

      Date posted

      09 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £12.21 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      1318634302

      Job locations

      Libertatem Healthcare Group

      Weston-super-mare

      BS23 1XY


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives Location: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

      Salary: £12.21 per hour

      Working Hours

      • 2 Sleeping Night Shifts per Week 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Monday to Sunday)

      • Bank Hours Available 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Monday to Sunday)

      Important: A full UK driving licence with business insurance is required for escorting clients. This client has a pet cat—so a love for animals, especially cats, is essential.

      About the Role

      At Libertatem Healthcare Group, we believe in the power of care to change lives. As a Care Assistant, you won’t just be supporting people with complex needs—you’ll be empowering them to live their lives on their own terms.

      Whether you're an experienced carer or just starting out, we provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

      What You'll Be Doing

      Each day will be different, but your responsibilities may include:

      • Assisting with personal care and daily routines

      • Supporting individuals with mental health challenges or behaviours that may be considered challenging

      • Escorting clients to appointments and social outings

      • Ensuring clients' safety, comfort, and wellbeing

      • Providing emotional support and companionship

      This role requires patience, empathy, and the ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships.

      What We're Looking For

      We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals who are:

      • Patient, empathetic, and caring

      • Experienced (or willing to be trained) in supporting individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours

      • Flexible and responsive to client needs

      • Able to build positive relationships with clients and their families

      • In possession of a full UK driving licence with business insurance (essential)

      Why Work With Us?

      We care deeply about our team—and we’ll make sure you feel confident, supported, and appreciated every step of the way.

      Comprehensive online and face-to-face training NVQ qualification opportunities Ongoing support from your Care Coordinator or Nurse Manager Access to our Carer App for resources and shift updates Flexible working options: full-time, part-time, or bank Referral bonuses and employee wellbeing support

      You’ll also meet your client and their family before your first shift, and have continuous guidance throughout your journey.

      Ready to Make a Difference?

      If you're looking to be part of a team that truly values your work—and you're ready to make a meaningful impact every single day—we want to hear from you.

      Apply today and start your journey with Libertatem Healthcare Group.

      #Libertatem

      Libertatem Healthcare

      The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives Location: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

      Salary: £12.21 per hour

      Working Hours

      • 2 Sleeping Night Shifts per Week 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Monday to Sunday)

      • Bank Hours Available 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Monday to Sunday)

      Important: A full UK driving licence with business insurance is required for escorting clients. This client has a pet cat—so a love for animals, especially cats, is essential.

      About the Role

      At Libertatem Healthcare Group, we believe in the power of care to change lives. As a Care Assistant, you won’t just be supporting people with complex needs—you’ll be empowering them to live their lives on their own terms.

      Whether you're an experienced carer or just starting out, we provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

      What You'll Be Doing

      Each day will be different, but your responsibilities may include:

      • Assisting with personal care and daily routines

      • Supporting individuals with mental health challenges or behaviours that may be considered challenging

      • Escorting clients to appointments and social outings

      • Ensuring clients' safety, comfort, and wellbeing

      • Providing emotional support and companionship

      This role requires patience, empathy, and the ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships.

      What We're Looking For

      We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals who are:

      • Patient, empathetic, and caring

      • Experienced (or willing to be trained) in supporting individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours

      • Flexible and responsive to client needs

      • Able to build positive relationships with clients and their families

      • In possession of a full UK driving licence with business insurance (essential)

      Why Work With Us?

      We care deeply about our team—and we’ll make sure you feel confident, supported, and appreciated every step of the way.

      Comprehensive online and face-to-face training NVQ qualification opportunities Ongoing support from your Care Coordinator or Nurse Manager Access to our Carer App for resources and shift updates Flexible working options: full-time, part-time, or bank Referral bonuses and employee wellbeing support

      You’ll also meet your client and their family before your first shift, and have continuous guidance throughout your journey.

      Ready to Make a Difference?

      If you're looking to be part of a team that truly values your work—and you're ready to make a meaningful impact every single day—we want to hear from you.

      Apply today and start your journey with Libertatem Healthcare Group.

      #Libertatem

      Libertatem Healthcare

      The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • We're looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals who are patient, empathetic, and caring, experienced (or willing to be trained) in supporting individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours, flexible and responsive to client needs, able to build positive relationships with clients and their families, and in possession of a full UK driving licence with business insurance.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • We're looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals who are patient, empathetic, and caring, experienced (or willing to be trained) in supporting individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours, flexible and responsive to client needs, able to build positive relationships with clients and their families, and in possession of a full UK driving licence with business insurance.

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Enviva Complex Care

      Address

      Libertatem Healthcare Group

      Weston-super-mare

      BS23 1XY


      Employer's website

      https://sonderwell.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Enviva Complex Care

      Address

      Libertatem Healthcare Group

      Weston-super-mare

      BS23 1XY


      Employer's website

      https://sonderwell.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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