Care Assistant
| Company: | Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 to £13.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Rickmansworth, WD3 7AD |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Watford, WD3
Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour
Shifts: 12-hour shifts (Days and Waking Nights, 2-3 shifts per week)
Contract Type: Part-time / Bank - 2-3 shifts
Please note: Due to the personal care needs of our clients, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you'll provide practical help with daily tasks, offer emotional encouragement, and promote social inclusion, enabling people to lead fulfilling lives at home and in the community.
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and tactful Female Support Worker to assist an independent 65-year-old lady in her own flat. She is a wheelchair user who enjoys keeping things low-key at home with occasional visits to the local shop.
She manages insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes (supported twice daily by District Nurses) and Korsakoff's dementia, which impacts her short-term memory and can cause confabulation (filling memory gaps unintentionally) and fluctuating moods.
Benefits
Weekly Pay - PAYE or Umbrella
Holiday Pay (PAYE)
Ongoing support from our Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager
Free clinical and theory training from experienced nurses
Career development opportunities
Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)
Key Responsibilities
Support with daily living tasks while respecting and promoting her independence and choices
Deliver tactful, person-centred assistance, allowing her to accept support at her own pace
Assist with establishing and maintaining a comfortable daily routine and sleep schedule
Work alongside District Nurses assisting with her Type 2 diabetes management
Provide understanding and consistent care for Korsakoff's dementia, managing memory lapses, confabulation, and mood fluctuations
Manage occasional challenging behavior (including verbal abuse) using calm communication and de-escalation skills
Support her safety in accordance with DoLS guidelines
Accompany on short outings to the local shop as requested
Maintain accurate records and report concerns to the care team
Ensure a safe, respectful, person-centred environment
Key Requirements
Non-drivers welcome (driving licence/vehicle not required)
Flexibility to work 12-hour day and night shifts across weekdays and weekends
Previous experience supporting individuals with dementia (Korsakoff's preferred), diabetes, or complex behavioral needs
Minimum 6 months of professional care experience
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Up-to-date CV with full work history
Why Join Sugarman Health & Wellbeing?
You'll be part of a team committed to supporting individuals with complex care needs to build independence, confidence, and a better quality of life through personalised, compassionate care and tailored support.
How to Apply:
Submit your most up-to-date CV. If shortlisted, our Recruitment Team will be in touch.
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability.
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