Care Support Worker UK – Visa Sponsorship Opportunity 2026
Care Support Worker – UK Visa Sponsorship AvailableKendall Care is seeking a compassionate, reliable and person-centred Care Support Worker to provide domiciliary and live-in care to individuals in their own homes and within the community.
The successful candidate will support people with a range of complex and long-term needs, including learning disabilities, autism, PEG feeding, spinal cord injuries, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, epilepsy, mental health conditions, challenging behaviours, long-term illnesses and palliative or end-of-life care.
The role focuses on promoting choice, dignity, independence, communication, wellbeing and community participation, while working in line with individual care plans, risk assessments and clinical guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Person-Centred Domiciliary Care
- Provide care and support in service users’ homes according to care plans and schedules.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, continence and toileting.
- Encourage individuals to maintain their independence wherever safely possible.
- Support with meals, nutrition, hydration, shopping, appointments and community activities.
- Respect privacy, confidentiality, personal belongings and individual choices.
- Report concerns, refusals of care and changes in a person’s condition.
Live-In Care
- Provide planned live-in support in accordance with care plans and agreed routines.
- Offer companionship, reassurance and practical assistance.
- Support with personal care, meals, medication, mobility, appointments and domestic tasks.
- Take agreed rest and break periods.
- Provide thorough handovers when placements change.
Autism and Learning Disabilities
- Use the individual’s preferred communication methods.
- Maintain predictable and supportive routines.
- Follow Positive Behaviour Support plans.
- Encourage social inclusion and meaningful activities.
- Record behaviours and incidents accurately.
PEG and Nutritional Support
- Provide PEG-related care only after completing the required training and assessment.
- Follow individual feeding and nutrition plans.
- Monitor PEG sites and report concerns.
- Follow relevant clinical and Speech and Language Therapy guidance.
- Accurately record nutrition, fluids and medication.
Physical Disabilities and Spinal Injury Support
- Assist with safe transfers, positioning and mobility.
- Follow pressure relief and positioning plans.
- Support authorised bowel, bladder, catheter and stoma routines.
- Identify and report potential health complications.
- Encourage independence through appropriate mobility equipment.
Mental Health Support
- Build positive and professional relationships.
- Support individual wellbeing and recovery plans.
- Monitor changes in mental or emotional health.
- Respond calmly and appropriately during periods of distress.
- Never use unauthorised restrictive practices.
Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Provide compassionate and respectful support.
- Assist with comfort and personal care.
- Monitor and report changes in health.
- Support relatives and loved ones.
- Work alongside community nurses, GPs and hospice teams.
Medication and Clinical Support
Care Support Workers will:
- Follow medication administration records (MAR/eMAR) and care plans.
- Accurately document medication and care provided.
- Undertake delegated healthcare procedures only after appropriate training and authorisation.
- Never perform duties beyond their level of competence.
Record Keeping and Safeguarding
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Complete accurate electronic care records.
- Document care and changes in condition promptly.
- Follow escalation and emergency procedures.
- Participate in handovers.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report suspected abuse or neglect.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
- Promote equality, diversity and professional boundaries.
Health, Safety and Infection Control
You will also be required to:
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Follow lone-working and fire safety policies.
- Use care equipment correctly.
- Report hazards and safety concerns immediately.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards it.
- Understanding of person-centred care and care plans.
Experience
Experience in any of the following is desirable:
- Domiciliary care
- Live-in care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Spinal injury care
- End-of-life care
Skills and Personal Qualities
Applicants should be:
- Kind and compassionate
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Respectful and patient
- Able to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
- Comfortable following care plans and clinical instructions
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Working Hours
Flexible shifts may include:
- Day shifts
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Night shifts
- Live-in care placements
Driving Requirements
A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required for this position.
Salary
£25,000 per hour as provided in the original listing.
Note: This figure appears unusual for a Care Support Worker role and may be intended as an annual salary rather than an hourly rate. Applicants should confirm the exact pay structure with the employer before applying.
Benefits
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- UK visa sponsorship
Application Question
Do you have a car and a full UK driving licence?
Work Location
Face-to-face / On-site
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