Female Home Support Worker Jobs in South Lanarkshire (With Sponsorship) 2026

Naija UK Connect – UK Care Opportunities for Africans

📍 Location: South Lanarkshire
💷 Pay: £13.45 per hour
🕒 Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
🎓 Visa Sponsorship: Available (Skilled Worker sponsorship)
🏥 Sector: Health & Social Care (Home Support / Care Assistant Roles)

🧾 Job Overview

Female Home Support Worker roles are now open in South Lanarkshire, offering a great opportunity for Africans already in the UK or those seeking UK care sector sponsorship pathways.

This role focuses on delivering person-centred care to vulnerable individuals, including people living with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

If you are compassionate, patient, and committed to improving lives, this role could be a strong pathway into long-term UK care employment.

💼 Key Responsibilities

As a Home Support Worker, your duties will include:

• 🧼 Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, feeding support where required)
• 🏠 Supporting daily living activities (cleaning, shopping, meal preparation)
• 💊 Medication support and basic health monitoring
• 💬 Emotional and companionship support
• 📊 Reporting changes in service users’ health or behaviour
• 🧭 Community support (appointments, social activities, outings)
• 🔐 Safeguarding and maintaining client safety
• 📝 Accurate record keeping and care documentation

👤 Who Can Apply

Employers are looking for caring and reliable individuals who can demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassion and patience in care delivery
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Flexibility to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)
• Willingness to learn (training provided)

⭐ Requirements (Preferred but Not Always Mandatory)

• Experience in care/support work (1 year preferred)
• Health & Social Care qualification (SVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)
• First Aid & Manual Handling training
• UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
• Right to work in the UK (Skilled Worker sponsorship available for eligible candidates)

💰 What You Get

• Competitive hourly pay (£13.45/hour)
• Weekly wages
• Full training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities in the UK care sector
• Pension and holiday benefits
• Visa sponsorship for eligible applicants

📌 Job Conditions

• Permanent roles available
• On-site work (home visits and care settings)
• Possible sleep-in shifts depending on care package

⚠️ Disclaimer

Applicants are advised to carefully verify all job details before applying. Ensure you meet eligibility requirements, especially regarding UK work authorization and sponsorship conditions.