Female Support Worker

HomeCareDirect; Preston; On-site; GBP 419,000 - 474,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

24/7 support from Care Leads and Nurs

Pension

Wellbeing support

Career development

Enhanced Bank Holidays pay

Enhanced sickness benefit

Job summary

Home Care Direct is looking for a Female Support Worker to join our Preston team, earning £12.71 per hour for 24 hours per week. Shifts run Monday to Sunday with weekends required, and advance planning will be arranged with the client.

You will provide 1:1 support to a woman in her 40s, helping with daily routines, personal care, medication, and community activities to promote independence and safety. Full training is provided, including safeguarding and hoisting, with 24/7 care lead support and

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK; no sponsorship available.
• Calm, observant and responsive.
• Care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of epilepsy and learning disabilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 daily routines and activities support.
• Provide personal care support.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Support seizure awareness per care plan.
• Support community access including drives and shopping.
• Encourage independence and engagement.
• Promote safety, wellbeing and consistency of care.

Skills

Calm and observant

Responsive

Care experience

Epilepsy knowledge

Job description

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 24 hours
Shifts: Monday to Sunday, flexibility required. This role includes working regular weekends as part of the rota. Days and shifts will be discussed and agreed with the client, with advance planning wherever possible
Location: Preston PR1

Female Support Worker

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 24 hours
Shifts: Monday to Sunday, flexibility required. This role includes working regular weekends as part of the rota. Days and shifts will be discussed and agreed with the client, with advance planning wherever possible
Location: Preston PR1

Love being out and about, staying active and making a difference? Turn that into a rewarding career

If you enjoy helping people live independently while remaining connected to the activities and interests they enjoy most, this could be the ideal role for you. As a Support Worker, Personal Assistant (PA), or Healthcare Assistant (HCA), you will play an important role in supporting an individual to maintain their independence, pursue their interests, and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

Meet Our Client

You will be supporting a woman in her 40s who lives at home with her family. She is looking for support to help her live a fulfilling and enjoyable life while staying safe and independent. She has learning disabilities and epilepsy, so requires consistent support with her wellbeing and daily routines. She enjoys spending time in the community, including going out for drives, visiting local parks and exploring local shops. She also enjoys an annual family holiday with her relatives

About the Role

• Providing 1:1 support with daily routines and activities
• Personal care support
• Supporting with medication administration
• Seizure awareness and support in line with care plan
• Supporting community access, including drives, parks and shopping trips
• Encouraging independence and engagement in activities
• Promoting safety, wellbeing and consistency of care

About You

• Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Home Care Direct does not offer sponsorship or work visas
• Calm, observant and responsive
• Care experience preferred
• Committed to providing safe, respectful and consistent support
• Knowledge of epilepsy and learning disabilities is desirable
• Committed to providing safe, respectful and consistent support

Why Join Us?

• Paid training including Safeguarding, hoisting, and more
• 24/7 support from Regional Care Leads and Nurses
• Pension and recognition for long service
• Wellbeing support including Blue Light Card and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for career development
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
• Enhanced sickness benefit

Every shift you work makes a genuine difference. You will be supported, valued, and part of a team that recognises your contribution.