Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading home care service provider in Dover is looking for a Support Worker to provide personalized care to a client with learning disabilities. You will assist with personal care, daily tasks, and engage the client through various activities. Ideal candidates should be compassionate and adaptable, with a commitment to person-centred care. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid training

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Patient, caring, respectful attitude.
• Driver with a full UK licence.
• Commitment to long-term, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to a client with learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Engage and entertain the client through activities.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Support Worker

Job Reference Nbr: ZR440

Location: Dover, Kent, South East
Hours: 19hrs per week
Pay: £13.00 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

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.

The rota pattern for this role is as follows, which works out as 19hrs per week, over a 2-week rota pattern:

Week 1: Monday and Tuesday, 9am to 4pm

Week 2: Sleep-in, 24hr shift – Monday 4pm to Tuesday 4pm (please note that sleep-in hours between 10pm to 7am are paid at £12.21 per hour)

You would be expected to be flexible so you can cover other support workers in times of sickness or holidays.

About the Client & Your Responsibilities

Our client is a warm and sociable man who lives with learning disabilities and epilepsy and requires full-time care in his own home. He thrives on interaction and enjoys being around people. He is very tactile and appreciates close, engaging support. He especially loves spending time with his support workers reading books, playing games and jigsaws and going on trips into the community. Keeping him entertained, stimulated and socially engaged is a key part of the role.

As our clients PA, you will also provide personal care and assist with day-to-day tasks around the home, including preparing and cooking meals and carrying out general domestic duties.

The ideal person for this role will be warm, patient and adaptable, being able to work both independently and as part of a team. No two days are the same, so you will need to think on your feet and use your initiative to ensure our client remains healthy, safe and happy in his environment.

Requirements

Training & Support

We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:
Full induction
Safeguarding Adults
First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety / Medication Care Needs

Falls Awareness / Mental Capacity Act & DOLs / PBS
Learning Disability / Epilepsy Awareness / Autism Awareness / Oliver McGowan

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

Who We’re Looking For

ü Driver with a full UK licence

ü A patient, caring, respectful attitude

ü A compassionate, reliable, and committed individual

ü Commitment to long-term, person-centred care

ü Ability to cover in times of sickness and holidays

It would also be an advantage if you have previous care experience and a knowledge of epilepsy, though this is not essential as training is provided.

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!

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying for this vacancy.