Support Worker

HomeCareDirect; Wansford; On-site; GBP 4,200 - 4,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

24/7 support

Pension and recognition

Wellbeing support

Career development

Bank holiday pay

Sickness benefit

Job summary

HomeCareDirect in Driffield (YO25) is seeking a caring Support Worker/PA/HCA for a 1:1 role with a client who has complex needs. The position requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with Saturday shifts 10am-4pm.

The role involves personal care, mobility, daily living tasks, and community engagement to promote independence. The client enjoys activities like basketball, gaming, and outings; you will build trust and provide patient, consistent support while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK; Home Care Direct does not offer sponsorship.
• Patient, reliable and person-centred approach.
• Good communication skills and a calm, reassuring manner.
• Experience in care and learning disabilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support with daily routines and activities.
• Supporting with personal care tasks.
• Assisting with mobility and safe movement at home and in the community.
• Supporting with medication and health-related tasks.
• Encouraging safe independence and community engagement.
• Supporting structure, routine, and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Organisation

Eligibility to work in UK

Job description

Pay Rate: £13.87 per hour

Hours: 6 hours per week

Shifts: Saturday 10am-4pm

Location: Driffield, YO25

Due to the location of this role, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Make a Positive Impact in Someone’s Daily Life

We are seeking a Support Worker, Personal Assistant (PA), or Health Care Assistant (HCA) who brings kindness, empathy, and a sense of fun to their work. This is a rewarding 1:1 role supporting an individual with complex needs to live safely, confidently, and as independently as possible within their own home and community.

Meet Our Client

The client requires support with personal care, mobility, daily living activities, and maintaining safety within the home. He has Down syndrome, high-functioning autism, a learning disability, and several complex health conditions that impact his day-to-day life, including mobility difficulties and an increased risk of falls. He benefits from consistent support, reassurance, and routine, as changes can increase anxiety and affect his wellbeing. Building trust is important, as he may initially find it difficult to accept support from unfamiliar carers. The client enjoys an active and fulfilling lifestyle and has a range of interests, including basketball, WWE, gaming, photography, scrapbooking, and collecting Marvel memorabilia. He also enjoys attending local community activities, car boot sales, and spending time outdoors. This role requires a patient, reliable, and person-centred support worker who can promote independence, ensure safety, and support the client to continue enjoying the activities that are important to him.

About The Role

• Providing 1:1 support with daily routines and activities
• Supporting with personal care tasks
• Assisting with mobility and safe movement at home and in the community
• Supporting with medication and health-related tasks
• Encouraging safe independence and community engagement
• Supporting structure, routine, and emotional wellbeing

About You

• Kind, patient, and reliable with a positive attitude
• Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Home Care Direct does not offer sponsorship or work visas
• Able to build trust through consistency and empathy
• Good communication skills and a calm, reassuring approach
• Experience in care, Learning Disabilities and ASD 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.