Compassionate Driver PA/Healthcare Assistant - Flexible Shifts

HomeCare Direct Limited; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

24/7 support

Pension

Wellbeing support

Career development

Bank holiday pay

Job summary

HomeCare Direct Limited is looking for a compassionate Driver Essential in Brighton to provide daily support and companionship for a client with complex care needs. The role includes accompanying the client on outings and to appointments, and helping with PEG care and personal care.

Candidate requirements include a full UK driving licence, gastrostomy care experience, reliability, flexibility, and a calm, upbeat approach to challenging behaviours. Training and wellbeing support are provided.

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 gastronomy (PEG) care.
• Supporting with personal care.

Skills

Driving license

Gastrostomy care

Companionship

Reliability

Flexibility

Dog-friendly

Behaviour management

Job description

HomeCare Direct Limited is looking for a compassionate Driver Essential in Brighton to provide daily support and companionship for a client with complex care needs. The role includes accompanying the client on outings and to appointments, and helping with PEG care and personal care.

Candidate requirements include a full UK driving licence, gastrostomy care experience, reliability, flexibility, and a calm, upbeat approach to challenging behaviours. Training and wellbeing support are provided.