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​Care & Support Workers needed for established Teams in Calderdale, West Yorkshire

We are actively hiring passionate, reliable care and support workers to join established Equal Care Teams across Calderdale!


Joining an established team as an independent worker is a great way to understand how we work, find your feet and start giving better-paid, relationship-centred care and support that's personal to you.


Details of these Teams can be found below. If you'd like to have a conversation about joining one of them, follow the link below to express your interest and then respond to the confirmation email you receive, stating which team you are interested in joining.


No agencies please. We will not respond.

Read the job description and apply here.

An established team in Hebden Bridge are currently looking for more members to give both regular and ad hoc support.

Our wonderful team are supporting a gentleman who until recently lived mostly independently, but due to injury is unable to support himself at present. Our Team Owner is undiagnosed autistic and has a strong preference for people who are quiet, patient and understanding during communication. He has specific routines, phrases and language and needs someone confident, preferably with experience working with someone who has autism, to ensure there's a good match.

What our Team Owner is looking for:

🗓 Support needed during the day and night (waking night), on both weekends and weekdays.

🦽 Support to mobilise safely around the home, and to/from commode. Calls are currently a double up to ensure this happens safely. Double ups could be with another support worker or with a family member.

💊 Reminders to take his medication.

🥪 Support preparing meals & drinks, encouraging to eat and drink and watching out for swallowing difficulties.

🧺 Helping with household chores - time permitting

If you're compassionate, understanding, and committed to providing high-quality care, we'd love to hear from you!
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Join a new, growing team supporting a young, wonderful woman in Sowerby Bridge

  • Provide friendly and compassionate support to a young woman living independently in Sowerby Bridge.
  • Work alongside others in a complex care team where appropriate training will be provided and different levels of experience will be taken into account.
  • Help with mobility using an electric wheelchair and support her during her day center activities.
When?
  • Thursday: 3:30pm to 10pm & 4pm - 10pm 
  • Friday: 3-10pm
  • Saturday: 9-4pm & 3-10pm & 10pm-7am
  • Sunday (alternate) - 7-9am & 9-4pm & 4pm-10pm (Or you could do a full shift on Sunday which would be 7am till 10pm )
Further details:
  • Has her own car so drivers are ideal but not essential.
  • Female support workers only.
  • Full training provided.
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We're seeking compassionate individuals to support a remarkable gentleman in Walsden. With a history in fell running and living with MND, he requires dedicated care and companionship.

Support Needs:

🌟 Assist with daily activities and provide companionship.

🌙 Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights: 10pm - 11pm.

About the Individual:

A wonderful gentleman with a passion for fell running, now navigating life with MND from a wheelchair. Your support can make a significant difference in his life.

Join Us:

If you're compassionate, understanding, and committed to providing high-quality care, we'd love to hear from you! Join our team and make a meaningful impact in Walsden.
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A well-established team are looking for new members in Mytholmroyd (Weekend hours and Monday and Wednesday evenings 4pm-8pm)

An established team in Mytholmroyd is looking for extra members. The person looking for some more members in her team is an activist, a feminist and great fun! 


Jools has a progressive condition which means she cannot always use her voice and she communicates using an iPad and a letter board. She needs some help with moving in and out of her bed and seating and with showering and personal care. 


Jools gets tired easily now but she still enjoys her daily walk and loves interesting conversation about all manner of things: arts, politics and more! 


Her support is 24/7 in four hour slots. The ideal person would be flexible and would have some weekend availability. She lives centrally in Mytholmroyd and her home is easily accessible by public transport. Open to male or female members.

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We're on the lookout for a new member to join a wonderful care team in Heptsonstall, providing evening support for an independent and fascinating woman. 

🚺 Support needed with transfers, including wheelchair, stairlift, toilet seat, and bed using stand aids.

🤲 Many transfers are independent, with a caregiver present for support and guidance.

🏠 Some basic household tasks involved, like laundry and light chores.

🕐 1-hour evening calls, starting preferably from 10 pm onwards.

📅 Support required daily, starting ASAP.

♂♀ We welcome both male and female support.

🚗 Ideal for drivers or avid walkers, easily accessible by bus from central Hebden.

🤹 Experience in moving and handling is crucial, but we also value a relaxed and flexible approach, encouraging positive risk-taking to foster her strength and independence.

🗣 Enjoy intellectual discussions during your time together – she loves a good chat!

🐱 Must be comfortable with cats and a chinchilla.

🌃 7 nights and 90-minute morning shifts (starting around 9 am on Wednesdays, with Mondays possibly becoming available).

⏰ Night shifts ideally start around 10 pm, with preferred durations to be clarified.

If you think you might be interested, please get in touch with us and we'll arrange a chat.
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We're on the lookout for a new member to join a wonderful care team in Heptsonstall, providing evening support for an independent and fascinating woman. 

🚺 Support needed with transfers, including wheelchair, stairlift, toilet seat, and bed using stand aids.

🤲 Many transfers are independent, with a caregiver present for support and guidance.

🏠 Some basic household tasks involved, like laundry and light chores.

🕐 1-hour evening calls, starting preferably from 10 pm onwards.

📅 Support required daily, starting ASAP.

♂♀ We welcome both male and female support.

🚗 Ideal for drivers or avid walkers, easily accessible by bus from central Hebden.

🤹 Experience in moving and handling is crucial, but we also value a relaxed and flexible approach, encouraging positive risk-taking to foster her strength and independence.

🗣 Enjoy intellectual discussions during your time together – she loves a good chat!

🐱 Must be comfortable with cats and a chinchilla.

🌃 7 nights and 90-minute morning shifts (starting around 9 am on Wednesdays, with Mondays possibly becoming available).

⏰ Night shifts ideally start around 10 pm, with preferred durations to be clarified.

If you think you might be interested, please get in touch with us and we'll arrange a chat.
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