Support Worker

HomeCareDirect Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Barnsley is seeking a Female Support Worker for a part-time role (28.5 hours per week). As a Personal Care Assistant, you will deliver essential care in a client's home. Ideal candidates should have experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, mental health knowledge, and be comfortable working around dogs. Comprehensive training is provided. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and supportive working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid training

Qualifications

• Female candidates only, following The Equality Act 2010.
• Driver with a full, clean UK driving license.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care to a client in their home.
• Support the client in the community and around their assistance dog.
• Deliver person-centered care based on the client’s needs.

Skills

Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Knowledge of mental health issues

Compassionate and reliable

Comfortable working around dogs

Job description

Overview

Female Support Worker
Job Ref Number: ZR474
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Hours: Part-time, 28.5hrs per week
Pay: £15.50 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.

This role is for 28.5hrs per week, working split-shifts with some being completed remotely. Full details will be provided during screening.

About the Client & Responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced female carer to support a young lady both at home and in the community. The ideal candidate will be a driver with experience in a similar role and have sound knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), mental health, self-harm, challenging behaviours, and eating disorders.

As our client has an assistance dog, you must be comfortable working around dogs. It would also be desirable, though not essential, to have knowledge of PTSD and EUPD.

Training & Support

We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:

• Full induction
• Safeguarding Adults / Person Centred Care
• First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety
• Mental Health / Depression / MCA Dols / PTSD
• Anxiety / PBS / Autism / Eating Disorder
• Personal Care / Suppositories / Enemas

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

Who We’re Looking For

• This position is female-only, in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part
• Driver with full, clean, UK driving licence – will drive clients vehicle
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of ASD, mental health, self harm, eating disorders and challenging behaviours
• Must be comfortable working around dogs
• 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 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.

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