1:1 Support Worker for Independence & Community Activities

HomeCareDirect; Preston; On-site; GBP 419,000 - 474,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

24/7 support from Care Leads and Nurs

Pension

Wellbeing support

Career development

Enhanced Bank Holidays pay

Enhanced sickness benefit

Job summary

Home Care Direct is looking for a Female Support Worker to join our Preston team, earning £12.71 per hour for 24 hours per week. Shifts run Monday to Sunday with weekends required, and advance planning will be arranged with the client.

You will provide 1:1 support to a woman in her 40s, helping with daily routines, personal care, medication, and community activities to promote independence and safety. Full training is provided, including safeguarding and hoisting, with 24/7 care lead support and

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK; no sponsorship available.
• Calm, observant and responsive.
• Care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of epilepsy and learning disabilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 daily routines and activities support.
• Provide personal care support.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Support seizure awareness per care plan.
• Support community access including drives and shopping.
• Encourage independence and engagement.
• Promote safety, wellbeing and consistency of care.

Skills

Calm and observant

Responsive

Care experience

Epilepsy knowledge

Job description

Home Care Direct is looking for a Female Support Worker to join our Preston team, earning £12.71 per hour for 24 hours per week. Shifts run Monday to Sunday with weekends required, and advance planning will be arranged with the client.

You will provide 1:1 support to a woman in her 40s, helping with daily routines, personal care, medication, and community activities to promote independence and safety. Full training is provided, including safeguarding and hoisting, with 24/7 care lead support and