Support Worker

HomeCareDirect; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

HomeCareDirect is seeking Support Workers to provide compassionate care to young clients in Brighton. Experience in mental health is essential, and flexibility in working hours is necessary to meet client needs. Positions can be part-time or full-time, with comprehensive training provided.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid training

Employee perks including discounts

24/7 on-call assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support desirable.
• Drivers with own vehicle preferred.
• Commitment to person-centred care required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities at home and in the community.
• Build trusting relationships with clients to provide meaningful engagement.
• Ensure flexible attendance based on client needs.

Skills

Communication

Mental Health Awareness

Flexibility

Compassion

Reliability

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Brighton, South East
Hours: To be discussed – Monday to Friday, daytime hours only
Pay: £14.00 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

We are looking for three patient, compassionate individuals to support three young clients with similar needs. You will work on a one-to-one basis with one client at a time, but will be part of a rota to support all three clients as needed.

In this role, you will build strong, trusting and therapeutic relationships, providing support both at home and in the community. Your work will play a vital role in helping each client avoid inpatient care by encouraging meaningful engagement in daily life and tailored, enriching activities.

Our clients have faced significant challenges and benefit from consistent, empathetic support. Over time and with the help of their support workers, it may be possible for the clients to develop a positive peer network that fosters mutual encouragement and connection.

Each client requires support during different daytime hours, Monday to Friday and your schedule may vary from week to week depending on your allocated rota. The posts can be offered on part-time or full-time contracts. Flexibility is essential in this role to ensure our clients receive consistent, dependable support they can truly rely on.

All of our clients require some support in the community, and as they live a short distance apart, it would be beneficial if you are a driver with access to your own vehicle. Mileage expenses will be reimbursed when your vehicle is used during work hours.

A good understanding of mental health is essential for this role, and experience or knowledge of autism and eating disorders would be a strong advantage.

Requirements

Training & Support

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

ü Full induction

ü Safeguarding Children

ü First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety

ü Mental Health Support

ü Autism Awareness

ü Anorexia Awareness

ü Self-Harm Awareness

All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at £14.00 per hour.

Who We’re Looking For

ü Drivers are desirable, with own vehicle (business cover will be required)

ü A good understand of Mental Health

ü An excellent communicator

ü Flexible to work different hours each week, as required for the rota

ü A patient, compassionate, reliable, and committed individual

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.

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

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