Female Support Worker

homecaredirect; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national home care provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Female Support Worker in Bognor Regis. This role involves providing essential care to a sociable woman in her 30s, with specific hours and responsibilities that include delivering person-centered care. Ideal candidates will have prior mental health experience and a reliable vehicle. The position offers competitive pay starting at £14.40 per hour and comprehensive paid training, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid training

Employee perks including Blue Light discount card

24/7 confidential wellbeing support

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Driver with a Full UK licence and own vehicle is essential.
• Previous care experience is essential.
• Commitment to long-term person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care in the client's home.
• Offer a combination of daytime, evening, and sleep-in shifts.
• Ensure continuity of care and effective team collaboration.

Skills

Previous mental health experience

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Caregiving

Education

Mental Health experience

Job description

Female Support Worker

Job Ref Number : ZR521

Location : Bognor Regis West Sussex

Hours : 24 hours per week

Pay : 14.40 per hour (Sleep in rate 12.21)

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 youll 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 youll be part of our clients dedicated support team providing essential care in their home. Youll be employed by HomeCareDirect but will focus solely on supporting this client.

This position offers a 24-hour weekly schedule comprising a combination of daytime evening and sleep-in shifts. Flexibility across all days of the week is essential to ensure continuity of care and effective team collaboration.

About the Client & Your Responsibilities

Our client is an engaging and sociable woman in her 30s with a keen interest in technology and social media. She enjoys participating in stimulating activities such as dance classes swimming and listening to music as well as spending time watching her favourite TV shows. She values meaningful interaction with her Personal Assistants and enjoys hearing their stories.

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
• Diabetes / Insulin Injections / Emergency Aid
• Gastrostomy Care / Medication via PEG
• Personal Care / Moving & Handling including Wheelchair
• Learning Disabilities / Down Syndrome / Behaviours that Challenge

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

Who Were Looking For

• This position is female-only in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1
• Driver with a Full UK licence own vehicle and business insurance is essential
• Previous care experience is essential
• Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities diabetes and gastrostomy care is desirable
• 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 youre looking to join a growing team where youll be valued supported and have a genuine impact wed love to hear from you .

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

Required Skills

• Previous mental health experience

Required Education

• Mental Health experience

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 14 - 14