Compassionate Care Assistant (Driver) – Flexible 26h/week

HomeCareDirect; Brighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Pension

Wellbeing support

Career development

Bank holidays pay

Sickness benefit

24/7 support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HomeCareDirect in Brighton is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant/Health Care Assistant to support a young lady with complex care needs. You will provide daily companionship and assist with outings, appointments and home routines in a 26-hour/week role.

The position requires a full UK driving licence (21+ for insurance), gastrostomy care experience, reliability, flexibility, and comfort with dogs. Training, 24/7 support, and wellbeing benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (21+ for insurance purposes)
• Previous experience with gastrostomy care is essential
• Comfortable accompanying the client on outings and to appointments
• Reliable, flexible, and friendly with an upbeat attitude
• Experience with challenging behaviours is essential
• Like animals and comfortable around dogs

Responsibilities

• Providing daily support and companionship
• Supporting social outings, shopping trips and appointments
• Admin and record-keeping
• Supporting with gastrostomy care
• Supporting with personal care

Skills

Driving licence 21+

Gastrostomy care

Behaviour management

Dog-friendly

Companionship

Outings & appointments

Job description

HomeCareDirect in Brighton is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant/Health Care Assistant to support a young lady with complex care needs. You will provide daily companionship and assist with outings, appointments and home routines in a 26-hour/week role.

The position requires a full UK driving licence (21+ for insurance), gastrostomy care experience, reliability, flexibility, and comfort with dogs. Training, 24/7 support, and wellbeing benefits are offered.