Support Worker

Downham Market, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Female Support Worker

Job Ref Number: ZR493

Location:

Norfolk, East Anglia

Hours:

16 hours per week

Pay:

13.18 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.

This role is for 16 hours per week. Shifts will be allocated to meet the needs of the client so flexibility will be required, however the hours will generally be over 2 days a week working 9am to 5pm.

About the Client & Your Responsibilities



Our client is a lady who has complex neurological disorders and epilepsy. She enjoys socialising, and her hobbies include visiting places, car boots, gardening, and crafts. She also volunteers at the local hospital.

Due to the unpredictability of her condition her care needs can vary from day to day but may include assisting with personal care, administering medication, moving and handling with the use of hoists and daily household tasks, including helping take care of her cat 'Clive.'

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 Medication Administering / Personal care. Moving & Handling with Hoists Neurological disorders / Epilepsy


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

Who We're Looking For



This position is

female-only

, in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 Driver will a full UK driving licence and have your own vehicle with business insurance (or willingness to obtain) Previous experience and knowledge of seizures is essential. Must be proficient in English communication skills both verbally and written. A non-smoker if preferred. A compassionate, reliable, and committed individual 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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3878427
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Downham Market, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned