Support Worker

HomeCareDirect; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

24/7 support from regional care leads

Pension and long-service recognition

Wellbeing support (Blue Light Card, EΑ

Career development opportunities

Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays

Enhanced sickness benefit

Job summary

HomeCareDirect is seeking a compassionate Support Worker/PA/HCA to assist a client in Ipswich (IP1). The role focuses on 1:1 daily living support, personal care, and light home duties in a lively, pet-filled home with an assistant dog and other animals.

You’ll help maintain independence and enable enjoyable activities in a caring environment. The position involves assisting with outings, appointments, and hobbies, with paid training and ongoing support from care leads.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence (21+ for insurance).
• Excellent infection control procedures must be in place and followed.
• Be sociable, friendly and organised.
• Good with animals; client has an assistance dog, parrot, tortoise and ponies.
• Committed to providing safe, respectful and consistent support.
• Previous care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support for daily living and activities.
• Personal care and medication administration.
• Assistance around the home: cooking, cleaning, light admin.
• Support outings, appointments and social activities.
• Encourage engagement in hobbies and interests.

Skills

Driving licence (21+ for insurance)

Infection control

Sociable & organised

Animal-friendly

Safe, respectful support

Care experience desirable

Job description

Driver Essential (Full clean UK - 21+ for insurance purposes)

Hours: 14.5 hours per week

Location: IP1

Meet Our Client

We're looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Worker, Personal Assistant (PA) or Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join a friendly household, helping someone continue their passions for horses, arts and crafts, baking, and countryside adventures. If you enjoy enabling independence, sharing new experiences, and making everyday moments meaningful, we'd love to hear from you

You'll be supporting a warm and determined individual who lives with their partner and assistance dog in a lively, pet filled home. They have a real passion for horses and the outdoors, regularly taking part in carriage driving and enjoying time in the countryside.

They also love arts and crafts, baking, and creating gifts, as well as relaxing with films or getting out to the cinema or theatre. With a love for travel and regular trips away in their caravan, they're always looking to make the most of life.

Despite health challenges, they are highly motivated to stay active, independent, and engaged in the things they love - making this a truly rewarding role where you can support someone to live life to the fullest.

About the Role

• 1:1 support for daily living and activities
• Personal care and medication administration
• Assistance around the home - cooking, housework, light admin
• Supporting outings, appointments, and social activities
• Encouraging engagement in hobbies and interest

About You

• Full clean UK driving licence (21+ for insurance purposes)
• Excellent Infection Control procedures need to be in place and followed.
• To be sociable, friendly and organised
• Good with animals, our client has an assistant dog, a parrot, tortoise and ponies.
• Committed to providing safe, respectful, and consistent support
• Previous care experience is desirable

Why Join Us?

• Paid training including Safeguarding, hoisting, and more
• 24/7 support from Regional Care Leads and Nurses
• Pension and recognition for long service
• Wellbeing support including Blue Light Card and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for career development
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
• Enhanced sickness benefit

Every shift you work makes a genuine difference. You will be supported, valued, and part of a team that recognises your contribution.