Female Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A national home care service provider in Brighton is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support a young woman in her home. This role involves flexible hours and provides essential care and companionship. Applicants must be compassionate and reliable, with prior care experience preferred. A valid UK driving license and age over 25 are required for insurance purposes. Comprehensive training will be provided, paid at £14.40 per hour.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Ongoing support from a Regional Care Lead

Qualifications

• Must be a reliable, compassionate person respecting confidentiality.
• Previous care experience preferred.
• Must have a UK driving licence and be over 25 for insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support in the client's home.
• Encourage and engage the client in daily activities.
• Ensure the client's safety and comfort at all times.

Skills

Compassionate care

Person-centred support

Communication

Flexibility in scheduling

Job description

About HomeCareDirect
HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and a leader in personalised home care. We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care, while supporting our staff with top-quality training, supervision and development opportunities.

Benefits of being a Personal Care Assistant
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Regional Care Lead and Nurse
• 24/7 on-call support
• Career development opportunities and personal development plan
• Employee benefits including: a Blue Light discount card, Long Service Awards, PA of the Quarter Awards and wellbeing options including 24/7 confidential support provided by Spectrum Life

The role of this Personal Care Assistant
Our personal care assistants join our client’s support team, providing reliable, essential care and support in their home. You will be employed by HomeCareDirect on behalf of the client and your focus will be to support them only. This role is to work in our clients own home in Woodingdean, Brighton for 23 hours per week. You should be flexible to work across any day of the week for day, weekend or night shifts.

About the Client and Duties
Our client is a beautiful young woman who needs assistance with all aspects of daily care including personal care.

As her personal care assistant, you will be supporting her to get the most out of life. Our client enjoys horse-riding, trampolining, shopping, walking…and anything else adventurous!

Ideally you will be bubbly and outgoing with a great personality and should be up for encouraging our client to get the best out of everything. Previous care experience would be preferred.

Drivers are required and you should be aged over 25yrs of age for insurance purposes.

Training and Support:
We provide comprehensive, paid training to CQC standards covering:
• Full induction
• Safeguarding Adults
• Health & Safety and First aid
• Moving & Handling via Hoist
• Gastrostomy and Medication via PEG
• Personal Care and Continence Care
• Awareness in Epilepsy, Learning Disabilities, Autism and Cerebral Palsy
All training must be completed before the start date and is paid at £14.40 per hour

Requirements:
• This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 - there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit a female support worker only
• Driver, with a full UK driving licence, aged over 25yr for insurance purposes
• Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
• You must be reliable, compassionate and committed to respecting confidentiality

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying for this vacancy.