Female Support Worker

homecaredirect; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Barnsley is seeking a Female Support Worker to join a dedicated support team. The role involves providing personal care and assistance to two clients with varying needs in a dynamic home environment. Ideal candidates are compassionate, reliable, and experienced in care, with a commitment to person-centred support. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid training

24/7 confidential wellbeing support

Employee perks including Blue Light discount card

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is desirable.
• Female-only position as per Equality Act 2010.
• Commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to clients.
• Assist with daily household tasks and meal preparation.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Team player

Driver with UK licence

Experience in home care

Job description

Job Description

Female Support Worker

Job Ref Number : ZR502

Location : Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Hours : 12 hours per week

Pay : £13.21 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, you’ll 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, you’ll be part of our client’s dedicated support team, providing essential care in their home. You’ll be employed by HomeCareDirect but will focus solely on supporting the two clients in this package.

This position offers 12 hours per week on a two‑week rolling rota, with shifts from 9 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm. Flexibility across all days of the week is required to meet the needs of both clients and the wider team.

About the Client & Your Responsibilities

This role involves supporting two individuals—a man and a woman—who share a bungalow in South Yorkshire. Responsibilities include general household tasks, adherence to daily and monthly cleaning routines, meal preparation, and providing assistance as required.

Both clients lead active lives and are seeking a creative support worker to help facilitate a variety of social and recreational activities.

The male individual, in his late 70s, has diabetes and learning disabilities. He values his independence; however, he requires support with personal care tasks such as showering, shaving, and medication management. He enjoys dancing and food shopping as part of his active lifestyle.

The female individual, in her 50s, has learning disabilities and requires support with her mental health. While largely self‑sufficient, she benefits from prompts and occasional assistance, including help styling her hair. She volunteers weekly at a local charity shop and enjoys clothes shopping.

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
• Personal Care / Moving & Handling / Falls Awareness
• Diabetes / Medication Administering
• Learning Disabilities / Mental Health

All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at minimum wage.

Who We’re Looking For

• This position is female‑only, in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1
• Driver with a full UK licence is essential
• Previous care experience working within a home environment is desirable
• A team player who is flexible to cover shifts to meet the needs of the clients and support the rest of the care team
• 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 you’re looking to join a growing team where you’ll be valued, supported, and have a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Requirements

care experience