Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player in personalized home care seeks compassionate individuals to join their team as Personal Care Assistants. In this part-time role, you will provide essential support to clients, helping them maintain independence and enjoy their daily activities. With a flexible rota and comprehensive training provided, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Join a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and enjoy the benefits of a career dedicated to compassionate care.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid training

Career progression

24/7 on-call support

Long Service Awards

PA of the Quarter Awards

Wellbeing support from Spectrum Life

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and mobility support is essential.
• Understanding of brain injury and commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for daily living tasks.
• Assist with medication administration and mobility.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Mobility Support

Compassionate Care

Understanding of Brain Injury

Job description

Location: Wisbech, Cambridge, East Anglia
Hours: 25 hours per week (flexible rota)
Pay: £13.50 per hour

Join HomeCareDirect - A Leader in Personalised Home Care

At HomeCareDirect, we believe in providing safe, compassionate, and person-centred care. We value and support our staff with high-quality training, career development opportunities, and 24/7 assistance to help you succeed in your role.

Why Work With Us?

• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Paid training at £12.21 per hour
• Career progression & personal development plan

Ongoing Support & Recognition

• Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse assistance
• 24/7 on-call support
• Employee benefits, including:
• Long Service Awards
• PA of the Quarter Awards
• 24/7 confidential wellbeing support from Spectrum Life

Part-Time Support Worker

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide one-on-one support in our client’s home, helping them live as independently as possible. This role follows a three-week rota:

• Week 1: 2 x 11-hour shifts
• Week 2: 2 x 11-hour shifts
• Week 3: 3 x 11-hour shifts

Weekend availability and flexibility to cover sickness or holidays is required.

Meet Our Client

Our client is a lovely, determined young woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a road traffic accident. As a result, she has limited use of her left arm and some weakness in her left leg. While she primarily uses a wheelchair, she can walk short distances. She lives independently in a specially adapted bungalow and enjoys a range of activities, including going to the gym, horse-riding, cooking and visiting family & socialising.

You will support her with personal care, mobility, medication administration, and daily living tasks, while also helping her enjoy her hobbies and interests to the fullest.

Training & Support

We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:

• Full induction
• Safeguarding Adults
• Health & Safety / First Aid / Food Hygiene
• Moving & Handling
• Personal Care / Medication Administration
• Brain Injury Awareness

All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at £12.21 per hour.

What We’re Looking For

• Driver with a full, clean UK licence (You will need to drive the client’s vehicle)
• Previous care experience & understanding of brain injury
• Female applicants only (This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1)
• Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
• Reliable, compassionate, and respectful of confidentiality

Please note: We do not provide sponsorship.

If you're passionate about making a real difference, apply today!

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care