1:1 Care & Activity Support Worker (Driver)

HomeCareDirect; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

24/7 support from regional care leads

Pension and long-service recognition

Wellbeing support (Blue Light Card, EΑ

Career development opportunities

Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays

Enhanced sickness benefit

Job summary

HomeCareDirect is seeking a compassionate Support Worker/PA/HCA to assist a client in Ipswich (IP1). The role focuses on 1:1 daily living support, personal care, and light home duties in a lively, pet-filled home with an assistant dog and other animals.

You’ll help maintain independence and enable enjoyable activities in a caring environment. The position involves assisting with outings, appointments, and hobbies, with paid training and ongoing support from care leads.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence (21+ for insurance).
• Excellent infection control procedures must be in place and followed.
• Be sociable, friendly and organised.
• Good with animals; client has an assistance dog, parrot, tortoise and ponies.
• Committed to providing safe, respectful and consistent support.
• Previous care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support for daily living and activities.
• Personal care and medication administration.
• Assistance around the home: cooking, cleaning, light admin.
• Support outings, appointments and social activities.
• Encourage engagement in hobbies and interests.

Skills

Driving licence (21+ for insurance)

Infection control

Sociable & organised

Animal-friendly

Safe, respectful support

Care experience desirable

Job description

HomeCareDirect is seeking a compassionate Support Worker/PA/HCA to assist a client in Ipswich (IP1). The role focuses on 1:1 daily living support, personal care, and light home duties in a lively, pet-filled home with an assistant dog and other animals.

You’ll help maintain independence and enable enjoyable activities in a caring environment. The position involves assisting with outings, appointments, and hobbies, with paid training and ongoing support from care leads.