Support Worker

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering safe and compassionate home care. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for a young lady, providing both personal care and companionship while engaging in her favorite activities. With comprehensive paid training and ongoing support, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life. If you are compassionate, reliable, and committed to long-term care, we invite you to apply and become part of our caring team.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid training

Blue Light discount card

Long Service Awards

PA of the Quarter Awards

24/7 confidential wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable individual committed to person-centred care.
• Understanding of mental health, eating disorders, and autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential personal care and companionship to a young lady.
• Assist with social activities and meal preparation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Understanding of mental health

Driving with own vehicle

Personal care assistance

Education

CQC standards training

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Polegate, East Sussex, South East
Hours: 16hrs per week, plus additional hours in school holidays
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

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 post is for 16hrs a week, working on a Thursday and Friday, 8am to 4pm. There is a requirement for you to work Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm during school holidays.

Requirements

About the Client & Your Responsibilities

Our client is a young lady who needs social support to attend activities in the community. She enjoys a wide range of interests including animals, music, art, swimming, forest school and shopping. We are looking for a friendly and supportive support worker who will accompany her and provide companionship.

You will also assist with personal care when needed, including support with getting in and out of the bath and hair washing. Additionally, you will help to prepare meals and share mealtimes with our client to promote a warm and engaging atmosphere.

This post requires travelling into the community, therefore a driver who has access to their own vehicle is preferred.

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
  
• Client specific training - to be confirmed
  

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

Who We’re Looking For

• A driver with own vehicle is preferred (you will require Business insurance)
  
• You must have an understanding of mental health, eating disorders and autism
  
• You must be a compassionate, reliable and committed individual
  
• You must be committed 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.

Please note: We do not provide sponsorship.

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