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Community Mental Health Support Worker

£13.40-£? /hr

Caremark Rotherham

Hours: flexible / varies
Female-only post due to intimate care needs — ideal for women seeking gender-specific roles
One-to-one support for a female client with ASD and mental health — stable, focused assignment
Driving-based role with adapted vehicle insurance — greater autonomy and community contact
Minimum age 25 and clean UK licence favours experienced carers (e.g. returning or mid-career applicants)
Company pension and regular staff events — practical perks and a sociable workplace

Caremark Rotherham is looking for a compassionate Female Community Mental Health Support Worker based in Sheffield to provide personalised, community-based care to a female service user with Autism (ASD), mental health and anxiety needs. This post is restricted to female applicants under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 because it involves intimate personal care. Applicants must be at least 25 (adapted vehicle insurance requirement), hold a clean UK driving licence and have a minimum of one year’s mental healthcare experience. In this role you will follow individual care plans to support personal hygiene, dressing, PEG medication administration, attend appointments and encourage social participation and independence. You will keep accurate records, liaise with healthcare professionals and families, and work within a supportive team that values development and leadership. Benefits include a company pension and staff events; the role offers meaningful, hands-on work in the community and real scope to build your skills. To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert — further details are also available on jobsincare.com.

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Female Specialist Support Worker (Drivers Only)

Competitive rates

Alternative Futures Group

Hours: Full-time, flexible (covers 24/7)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time
Female-specific role — ideal if you prefer working with female clients and providing sensitive, gender-aligned support.
Drivers-only position — your full UK licence is central, getting you out in the community rather than stuck on-site.
Competitive pay (£13.72/hr) and a permanent full-time contract for steady, reliable income.

Female Specialist Support Worker (Drivers Only) – Alternative Futures Group, Prescot L34. This hands-on, permanent full-time role (£13.72 per hour) is aimed at experienced female carers who hold a full UK driving licence and have at least two years’ experience in Health & Social Care. You will provide specialist, person-centred support to people with complex needs (for example acquired brain injury, spinal injury, learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions), including safe medication and pain management, operation and ordering of medical equipment, supporting behaviours that challenge and enabling community access. The role requires flexibility to cover a 24/7 rota, strong record-keeping, adherence to the Skills for Care Code of Conduct and a satisfactory DBS check. Alternative Futures Group offers structured training and career development through their clinical development programme, ongoing supervision, and a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing and progression. If you want a meaningful role where your skills and compassion make a tangible difference and you prefer to see similar vacancies online, this post is also listed on jobsincare.com. Click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to submit your application.

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Support Worker - Female

Competitive rates

Cygnet Health Care

Hours: 42 hours, full-time (days & nights)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time
Work exclusively with women at a specialist 20‑bed personality disorder rehab — ideal if you prefer female‑only therapeutic settings and trauma‑informed care.
Excellent career progression via apprenticeship scheme, specialist PD training and clear routes to senior roles within Cygnet's large UK network.
Strong benefits package: free GP helpline, health cash plan, life assurance, free eye tests, discounted gym and mortgage/insurance support.

Support Worker - Female at Cygnet Alders Clinic, GL1: work as part of a skilled team delivering specialist, psychologically informed care to women with personality disorders and complex needs. You will work 42 hours a week across days and nights in a 20‑bed rehabilitation service that supports progress through three living areas — Severn (assessment and stabilisation), Avon (treatment and engagement) and Coln (community transition). Day‑to‑day you’ll offer hands‑on physical and emotional support, assist with medical and welfare needs, safeguard and maintain a safe, clean environment, and help service users build independence through person‑centred care. This role is based in a women‑only service and is particularly suited to female carers who bring sensitivity, resilience and strong communication skills. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. This permanent, full‑time post pays £29,243 a year and offers clear routes for career progression — including apprenticeship opportunities, expert supervision and ongoing training — so you can grow professionally while making tangible differences every day. Benefits include a health cash plan, 24‑hour GP support line, life assurance, free eye tests, pension contributions, discounts (gym, car lease and more), Smart Health Toolkit support and employee referral incentives. Please note sponsorship is not available at this time. If you’re ready to support women through meaningful recovery and development, click the "Apply Now" button that appears with this advert to submit your application via jobsincare.com.

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Bank Support Worker

Competitive rates

Cygnet Health Care

Hours: Bank (zero-hours) / part-time, ad-hoc hours covering sickness and leave
Contract type: Permanent
Part-time
Female‑only role supporting women in a specialist personality‑disorder rehab — a focused, safe environment where women carers can make a real difference.
Bank 0‑hour role with ad‑hoc shifts — flexible hours ideal for parents, carers or those balancing family commitments.
Clear career progression via Cygnet’s apprenticeship scheme and internal development — great for stepping up into permanent or advanced roles.

Make a real difference at Cygnet Alders Clinic in South West GL1 as a Bank Support Worker, a flexible, part‑time bank (0‑hour) role providing ad‑hoc cover for sickness and leave across a 20‑bed rehabilitation service for women with personality disorder and complex needs. You’ll work across three therapeutic houses — Severn (assessment and stabilisation), Avon (engagement and progress) and Coln (transition to the community) — offering hands‑on physical and emotional support, assisting with medical and welfare needs, reporting on care, safeguarding and keeping environments safe and clean. This post is exclusively for female applicants, pays £13.17 per hour plus 12.1% annual leave, and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The role suits experienced carers or those ready to develop specialist skills in person‑centred, psychologically informed practice, and offers the variety and flexibility many women juggling work and family appreciate. Cygnet Health Care supports staff progression through apprenticeships, structured supervision and ongoing training, so you’ll gain new skills while making an immediate impact. Staff benefits include a health cash plan, 24‑hour GP support line, free life assurance, free eye tests, discounted gym and car lease options, pension and Cycle to Work savings, plus access to the Smart Health Toolkit and employee referral rewards. Note that sponsorship is not available for this vacancy. If you’re a compassionate, reliable carer looking for meaningful, flexible shifts and professional development, find the vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to submit your application.

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Peer Support Worker

£26,240-£27,928 /yr

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Hours: Part-time (hours not specified)
Contract type: Permanent
Part-time
Work in Kent & Medway’s first NHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for women - a unique, high-impact role shaping gender-specific mental healthcare.
Direct chance to help design and grow a brand-new women’s service from day one - influence policies, programmes and real patient outcomes.
Female-focused unit: support women with severe mental illness alongside specialists, making care more equitable and tailored to women’s needs.

Play a vital role in Kent and Medway’s first NHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for women at Littlebrook Hospital, Dartford (DA2). As a Peer Support Worker you will draw on your lived experience of recovery to build trusting relationships, support group programmes, help service users set realistic goals, and encourage independence. The role combines direct support with administrative tasks, liaising with community services and promoting mental health awareness. Working here is emotionally demanding but highly rewarding — you’ll be part of a skilled, multidisciplinary team and receive a comprehensive induction and bespoke training to prepare you for the clinical challenges involved. This permanent, part‑time Band 3 role (Agenda for Change) offers £26,240–£27,928 per annum inclusive of a 5% High Cost Area supplement, paid pro rata. The post is subject to a DBS check and applicants must have at least 12 months without using mental health services prior to applying; lived experience of mental health problems and experience of using services are essential. The planned start date is March 2026 to allow induction and training ahead of the first patient’s arrival in April 2026. If you are a compassionate woman or carer with recovery experience who wants a hands‑on role supporting other women back into their communities, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this description to apply — this vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com.

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Support Worker

Competitive rates

Cygnet Health Care

Hours: 42 hours, full-time (mixture of days & nights)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time
Female Support Worker role at a 16‑bed women’s service (personality disorders) — work in a gender‑specific, supportive environment.
Drive the 7‑seater transit mini‑bus — ideal if you’re over 21, have 2+ years’ UK driving licence and your own car.
Excellent career progression with Cygnet’s national training, coaching, peer support and promotion pathways across 10,000 staff.

Support Worker – Cygnet Maple House, East Midlands (NG13). This permanent, full‑time role is 42 hours per week on a rota of day (08:00–20:00) and night (19:30–08:30) shifts, paid at £12.60 per hour. You will work in a 16‑bed specialist service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs, delivering hands‑on physical and emotional support, assisting with medical and welfare needs, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, reporting on care, and safeguarding service users. The role includes driving a 7‑seater transit mini‑bus as part of duties, so applicants must be aged 21 or over and hold a full UK driving licence for at least two years. An enhanced DBS check is required. This opportunity is designed for compassionate, confident female carers who communicate clearly, work well in a team and have the sensitivity and energy to support independence and recovery. Cygnet offers structured career progression, regular coaching and appraisal, expert supervision, training and peer support, flexible working with overtime opportunities, employee discounts, Cycle to Work and other healthcare and financial benefits to support life both in and out of work. This vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com as a trusted place to find care roles — to apply, please click the “Apply Now” button displayed alongside this advert.

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Support Worker

Competitive rates

Cygnet Health Care

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours (also lists 42 hours in summary) or part-time 25 hours; shift work including days, nights and weekends
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time
Female-only vacancy — hiring women only, creating a supportive, gender-specific team environment
£1,000 joining bonus on successful completion of probation — an immediate pay boost
Flexible full- or part-time shifts (37.5h or 25h), days, nights & weekends — suits parents juggling childcare

Support Worker at Cygnet Bryn Y Wawr (Llandeilo, SA19) supporting adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge in a specialist residential setting. You’ll deliver compassionate, person‑centred care across a rota that includes days, nights and weekends in a 24/7 service — assisting with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration after training, life‑skills coaching, community activities and accurate record keeping. This permanent role pays £12.60 per hour, with full‑time (37.5 hrs) and part‑time (25 hrs) options available; no previous care experience is required because full training and induction are provided. Please note this post is only open to female applicants due to the service requirement and successful candidates will need an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet offers clear routes for career development within a large, experienced team and practical benefits that help balance work and home life — a £1,000 joining bonus (on successful probation), a £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus, free shift meals, paid breaks, free parking, funded training and apprenticeships, 28 days’ annual leave, pension, health cash plan, 24‑hour GP support line and a range of staff discounts. If you’re a caring, reliable person who wants a supportive workplace where your skills grow while you make a real difference, this vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com. Please click the Apply Now button alongside this advert to submit your application.

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Support Worker - Female

Competitive rates

Cygnet Health Care

Hours: 42 hours, full-time (shift work including days, nights & weekends)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time
Female-only role supporting women with learning disabilities and complex needs — ideal if you prefer a women-only, trauma-aware working environment.
Salary £27,518 for a 42‑hour week with overtime available — reliable full-time pay for carers.
Work at a small 9‑bed high‑dependency service (Cygnet Views) — closer team, more one-to-one time with residents.

Support women at Cygnet Views, a 9‑bed high‑dependency service in the East Midlands (DE4), delivering hands‑on and emotionally aware care for women with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. This permanent, full‑time Support Worker role (42 hours per week) follows a shift pattern including days, nights and weekends, and pays £27,518 a year. You will provide enhanced, person‑centred support — assisting with medical and welfare needs, safeguarding, reporting, maintaining a safe and clean environment and promoting independence through practical guidance and emotional encouragement. Due to the service’s occupational requirements, this post is open to female applicants only; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet Health Care is a long‑established national provider with a strong reputation for specialist mental health and learning‑disability services, offering excellent opportunities for career development, training and progression. Expect regular coaching and appraisal, expert supervision and peer support, plus employee benefits such as shopping, travel and leisure discounts, healthcare and financial perks, a Cycle to Work scheme and flexible working with overtime opportunities. If you’re a sensitive, intuitive communicator and team player who wants to make a tangible difference to women’s lives, click the “Apply Now” button that appears alongside this advert to apply via jobsincare.com.

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Bank Healthcare Assistant - Female

Competitive rates

Elysium Healthcare

Hours: Flexible / varies (zero-hours bank; 12.5-hour standard shifts)
Contract type: Bank
Flexible working
Female-only recruitment — work exclusively with female residents, ideal if you prefer a women-focused care setting.
Zero-hours bank role with app booking and weekly pay — choose the shifts you want for childcare or other commitments.
Paid two-week induction plus mandatory training and on-duty free meals — get supported and fed while you learn.

Make a real difference supporting people with eating disorders at Middlewood Clinic in Midhurst. Elysium Healthcare is recruiting female Healthcare Assistants to join its bank staff, providing compassionate, vigilant care as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role suits experienced Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers or Care Workers who can work flexibly across 12.5‑hour day, night and weekend shifts; you’ll support people with mental health and eating disorder needs, promote safeguarding at all times and work with nursing, therapy and dietetic colleagues. A DBS check is required and resilience, compassion and a person‑centred approach are essential. This zero‑hours bank post gives you control over when you work, with shifts booked quickly via an app and the potential to pick up work regionally across Elysium’s services. Pay is £12.85 per hour plus a 12.07% holiday uplift, with weekly pay, free meals on duty, a paid induction, mandatory training and wellbeing support. Elysium is an established organisation offering development opportunities across its network; the vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com. To apply, please click the Apply Now button next to this advert.

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Female Support Worker - Days Only

£26,749-£27,789 /yr

Cygnet Health Care

Hours: 40 hours, full-time (days only, weekdays & weekends)
Female-only post (occupational requirement) — ideal if you prefer working with female service users or value gender-specific roles.
Days only, 40 hrs/week — predictable daytime shifts that fit childcare, school runs or family routines.
Pay from £26,748.80–£27,788.80 (£12.86–£13.36/hr) plus overtime opportunities, employee discounts and Cycle to Work.
Excellent training and progression — apprenticeship schemes, regular coaching, appraisals and expert supervision.
Rewarding specialist work supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities using person‑centred care and continuity.

Female Support Worker – Days Only at Cygnet Health Care in Bournemouth (BH6 3PX). This permanent, full-time role is 40 hours per week on days only, covering weekdays and weekends, and due to the occupational needs of the service we can only consider female applicants. You will work at Amberwood Lodge, a specialist residential service supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities who may present behaviours that challenge. The role pays £26,748.80 to £27,788.80 a year (approximately £12.86–£13.36 per hour) and requires an enhanced DBS check; the vacancy may close early, so please apply promptly if interested. Day-to-day you’ll offer enhanced, person‑centred care: providing physical and emotional support, learning and responding to each person’s specific needs, assisting with medical and welfare requirements, safeguarding and keeping a safe, clean environment that promotes independence and community integration. Cygnet offers clear career progression through apprenticeships, regular coaching and appraisal, expert supervision and strong peer support, plus flexible working with overtime opportunities, employee discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme. This position suits compassionate, intuitive women who communicate well, enjoy team working and want to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. Click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to submit your application — you can also find the full listing on jobsincare.com.

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Female Support Worker (Driver)

£12.21-£12.21 /hr

Enviva Complex Care

Work for an OUTSTANDING CQC‑rated provider (Libertatem / Sonderwell) — strong governance, training and professional pride.
45p per mile while on shift — generous mileage pay that helps women with a car cover fuel and wear.
Flexible full‑ or part‑time hours plus 28 days’ annual leave — fits childcare, school runs and family life.
No experience needed — full paid training and enhanced DBS paid by employer, so you can start without large upfront costs.
Employee Assistance Programme, wellness hub and staff discounts — practical support for mental, physical and financial wellbeing.
Driver/vehicle required

Make a meaningful difference in Wokingham as a Female Support Worker (Driver) with Enviva Complex Care, part of the Libertatem Healthcare Group (CQC-rated OUTSTANDING). This permanent role is available full- or part-time, pays £12.21 per hour, offers 28 days’ annual leave, flexible hours and 45p per mile mileage while on shift. You’ll support adults with varying disabilities to live independently in their own homes — from personal care, household tasks and medication assistance to shopping, community access and social and leisure activities — always promoting dignity and independence. This role suits compassionate women carers who want real, hands-on impact; no experience is needed as full training is provided, though a person-centred approach and safeguarding focus are essential. Enhanced DBS checks are paid for by us and the post is subject to statutory disclosure checks; a full UK driving licence is desirable and applicants must hold current UK professional registration. You’ll join a supportive team with development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme and access to benefits via our colleague hub. To apply simply click the "Apply Now" button — you can also find this vacancy and more on jobsincare.com.

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Care Assistant

Competitive pay

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Contract type: Permanent

Avery Healthcare, a renowned provider of luxury elderly care in the UK, is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join their esteemed team in Elstree as a Care Assistant. In this rewarding role, you'll be delivering high standards of personal care and supporting our residents with compassion and respect. Your day-to-day will involve assisting residents with personal hygiene, staying vigilant to clinical risks, and promoting an environment where dignity and individuality of each resident are paramount. At Avery, we celebrate your hard work and support your professional growth, fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and exceptional care. Avery Healthcare stands out not just as a leading care provider but as a workplace where you can thrive, regardless of prior experience. We offer an extensive induction and training programme to help you excel in your role. We value caregivers who embody our ethos of caring, honesty, and accountability. If you're adaptable, efficient, and can communicate effectively, this opportunity could be your calling. Avery supports its carers every step of the way, with opportunities for advancement and a commitment to celebrating your contributions. If you're ready to make a real difference, click the "Apply Now" button on jobsincare.com and start your Avery journey today.

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Returners & career-changers

New to care or coming back after a break? Many employers provide paid induction, shadow shifts and mentoring. Your life experience is an asset — whether you’ve raised a family, supported relatives or volunteered in your community.

Progression & qualifications

Build a career pathway: start as a Support Worker and progress to Senior, Care Coordinator or Team Lead. Look for roles offering NVQ/SVQ support and specialist training (dementia, learning disability, complex care).

Safety & dignity first

Women-only jobs help protect privacy for the people you support. Employers should provide safe lone-working practices, PPE, and respectful working cultures. If something doesn’t feel right, tell us — we’re here to help.