Support Worker

Norfolk - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 13 - 13

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 youll 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 youll be part of our clients dedicated support team providing essential care in their home. Youll 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 Were 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 youre looking to join a growing team where youll be valued supported and have a genuine impact wed love to hear from you.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Required Skills:

must have care experience

Required Education: