Female Support Worker

Home Care Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de soins à domicile recherche un Personal Care Assistant pour fournir un soutien essentiel à une jeune cliente ayant des besoins spécifiques. Le rôle comprend diverses heures flexibles, une formation complète et la possibilité de faire la différence dans la vie d'un individu. Si vous êtes une personne empathique et engagée, rejoignez-nous pour offrir des soins centrés sur la personne.

Benefits

Pension d'entreprise

Congés payés améliorés

Formation rémunérée

Soutien 24/7 pour le bien-être

Carte de réduction Blue Light

Prix du service long

Prix du PA du trimestre

Qualifications

• Formation complète, rémunérée et conforme aux normes CQC avant le début.
• Une expérience préalable en soins est souhaitable mais pas essentielle.
• Engagement envers des soins centrés sur la personne.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien quotidien à un client en respectant son indépendance.
• Accomplir des tâches de soins personnels, y compris l'administration des médicaments.

Skills

Compassion

Fiabilité

Confidentialité

Education

Formation en soins de santé

Job description

Location: Suffolk, East Anglia

Hours: Various full-time/part-time hours available

Pay: £15.83 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 this client.

We have various hours available for both part-time/full-time positions, arranged in advance on a flexible two-week rota. You should be available to work on any day of the week, with day and evening shifts only.

About The Client & Your Responsibilities

Our client is a young woman in her 20s with Muscular Dystrophy. She lives at home with her family and has a passion for writing, poetry, and fanfiction. She also enjoys watching films and listening to music and audiobooks.

You’ll play a key role in supporting her daily needs while ensuring her independence and privacy are respected.

Requirements

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

Physiotherapy / Moving & Handling (with hoist)

Ventilation / Cough Assist / Oral Suction / Nebuliser

Epilepsy Awareness / Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Personal Care / Administration of Suppositories

Gastrostomy Care / PEG Medication Administration

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

Who We’re Looking For

ü This position is female-only, in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1

ü Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as full training and shadowing will be provided

ü A compassionate, reliable, and committed individual

ü Someone who respects privacy and confidentiality

ü Comfortable working in a home with a cat (no allergies)

ü Commitment to long-term, person-centred care

Benefits

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.

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

If you're dedicated to making a meaningful difference, apply today!