Female Support Worker

Home Care Direct; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A national care provider is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support a client with learning disabilities and epilepsy in their home. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with medications, and encouraging engagement in community activities. Candidates should have care experience, a full UK driving licence, and must be female, as per The Equality Act. This is a flexible position requiring two assistants for 24 hours a week, and competitive training is provided.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid training

24/7 on-call assistance

Employee perks

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable.
• Good knowledge of epilepsy and learning disabilities is preferred.
• Female-only position in accordance with The Equality Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care in the client's home.
• Assist with personal care and medications.
• Encourage participation in community activities.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Understanding of epilepsy

Empathy

Commitment to person-centred care

Tools

Driving license

Own vehicle

Job description

Ref Number: ZR506

Location: Ribbleton, Preston

Hours: 2 x positions for 24 hours per week

Pay: £ per hour

About

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 are looking to recruit 2 x PAs for this role, both for 24 hours a week. Shifts will be for days, and flexibility will be required across all days of the week to meet the needs of the client. Shifts can be discussed during the interview stage.

About the Client & Your Responsibilities

Our client is a lovely lady with learning disabilities and severe epilepsy. She lives at home with her parents and requires 24/7 support to effectively manage her needs and ensure her safety.

The client experiences the greatest sense of happiness in her familiar home environment, surrounded by trusted PA’s. It is essential that her care is provided in a calming, low‑arousal setting to promote her well‑being.

She enjoys engaging with the community through visits to local parks and shops. PA’s will play a vital role in fostering a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle by encouraging her to take part in the various activities that she enjoys such as jigsaw puzzles, building with blocks, watching television and strolling through her garden.

Additionally, PA’s will assist her with personal care, mealtimes and the administration of her medications. We are looking for a support worker who is calm, empathetic and understanding, to provide the quality of support she requires.

Our training includes comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:

• Full induction
• Safeguarding Adults
• First Aid / Food Hygiene /
• Health & Safety
• Moving & Handling
• Medication Care Needs /
• Personal Care
• Epilepsy Awareness / Learning Disabilities / Challenging Behaviours

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

Who We’re Looking For

• Position is female‑only, in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1
• Driver with a full UK licence and own vehicle is essential
• Previous care experience is desirable
• Good knowledge of epilepsy and learning disabilities is preferred
• 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 standard. A full, enhanced DBS certificate will be obtained for this role.

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.