Support Worker

Home Care Direct; Cringleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Cringleford seeks a part-time Male Support Worker. You will assist a gentleman with daily chores and accompany him in the community for social activities. A good understanding of mental health is important, and knowledge of autism is a plus. The role is rewarding and involves no personal care unless necessary during emergencies.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

24 / 7 on‑call support

Blue Light discount card

Long Service Awards

PA of the Quarter Awards

Wellbeing options including confidential support

Qualifications

• Understanding of client's mental health needs.
• Ability to motivate clients in daily chores.
• Experience with autism is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist client with daily chores and housework.
• Accompany client on social activities and appointments.
• Support during seizures if personal care is needed.

Skills

Mental health understanding

Knowledge of autism

Comfort around dogs

Job description

Male Support Worker (Part-Time)

Job Ref Number : ZR324

Location : Cringleford, Norfolk

Hours : 20 hours per week on a Thursday / Friday

Pay : £ per hour

About HomeCareDirect

HomeCareDirect is a nationalservice provider and a leader in personalised home are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care, while supporting our staff with top-quality training, supervision and development opportunities.

Benefits of being a Personal Care Assistant

• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• 24 / 7 on‑call support
• Blue Light discount card
• Long Service Awards
• PA of the Quarter Awards
• Wellbeing options including 24 / 7 confidential support provided by Spectrum Life

Nurse

About the Client and Duties

Our client is a quiet

gentleman who likes to stay at

interests include Manchester United, gaming, reading and crime are looking to recruit a personal care

assistant who can motivate him to do his daily chores and who will assist him

around his home with general housework and will also accompany our client out in the

community with social activities and to appointments.

There is no personal care involved in this role, however you will be required to assist with personal care when needed during / after a seizure.

The role and client can be challenging, so having a good understanding of mental health is important to provide proper support for his well‑being. While driving is not required, you should be comfortable around dogs, as the family has an energetic and affectionate cockapoo. Knowledge of autism would also be an advantage.