Job Description

Support Worker

Job Ref Number: ZR494

Location:

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Hours:

Part/Full-Time available

Pay:

16.00 per hour

About HomeCareDirect

HomeCareDirect is a leading national provider of personalised home care. We are dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while ensuring our staff receive high-quality training, supervision, and career development opportunities.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy:

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Company pension scheme Enhanced bank holiday pay Paid training

Ongoing Support & Recognition

Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse support 24/7 on-call assistance Employee perks, including: + Blue Light discount card + Long Service Awards
+ PA of the Quarter Awards
+ 24/7 confidential wellbeing support via Spectrum Life

The Role

As a

Personal Care Assistant

, you'll be part of our client's dedicated support team, providing essential care in their home. You'll be employed by HomeCareDirect but will focus solely on supporting this client.

We have part-time and full-time hours available working 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends.

About the Client & Your Responsibilities

Our client is a male in his 20's who has autism and behaviours that challenge. He loves to be cosy in his fluffy pjs, snuggled on the sofa, watching a film.

Support will be provided on a 2:1 basis both at home and in the community and will include assisting with personal care and day to day activities to help the client develop life skills and maintain independence.

Training & Support

We provide

comprehensive, paid training

(to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:

Full induction Safeguarding Adults First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety Personal Care Moving & Handling (hoist use) Administration of medication Behaviours that challenge / Positive Behaviour Support Learning Disabilities / Epilepsy


All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at minimum wage.

Who We're Looking For

u Previous experience with behaviours that challenge, learning disabilities and knowledge of epilepsy is essential

u Drivers with a full UK driving licence are preferred

u Flexibility to cover shifts when needed

u A compassionate, reliable, and committed individual

u Commitment to long-term, person-centred care

Join a Team That Cares

At HomeCareDirect, we are committed to safe, fair recruitment and ensuring all staff are vetted, trained, and supervised to the highest standards. A full, enhanced DBS certificate will be obtained for this role.

At HomeCareDirect, we pride ourselves on delivering high standards of care and professionalism and we know that starts with our people.

If you're looking to join a growing team where you'll be valued, supported, and have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.