At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential personal care and support to a client in their home.
- Company: Join HomeCareDirect, a leading provider of personalised home care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, paid training, and a company pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours, ongoing support, and opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have experience with seizures and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.18 - 13.18 £ per hour.
Female Support Worker – 16 hours per week.
Location: Norfolk, East Anglia.
Pay: £13.18 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?
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced bank holiday pay
- Paid training
- Ongoing Support & Recognition
- Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse support
- 24/7 on-call assistance
- Long Service Awards
- PA of the Quarter Awards
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 role is for 16 hours per week. Shifts will be allocated to meet the needs of the client, so flexibility will be required; however, the hours will generally be over 2 days a week from 9am to 5pm.
Client & Responsibilities
Our client is a lady who has complex neurological disorders and epilepsy. She enjoys socialising; her hobbies include visiting places, car boots, gardening, and crafts. She also volunteers at the local hospital. Due to the unpredictability of her condition, her care needs can vary from day to day and may include assisting with personal care, administering medication, moving and handling with the use of hoists, and daily household tasks, including helping take care of her cat, Clive.
Training & Support
We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:
- Full induction
- Safeguarding Adults
- Medication Administering / Personal care
- Moving & Handling with Hoists
- Neurological disorders / Epilepsy
All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at minimum wage.
Who We’re Looking For
- This position is female-only, in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1
- Driver will hold a full UK driving licence and have your own vehicle with business insurance (or willingness to obtain)
- Previous experience and knowledge of seizures is essential.
- Must be proficient in English communication skills both verbally and written.
- A non-smoker if preferred.
- A compassionate, reliable, and committed individual
- Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
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. A full, enhanced DBS certificate will be obtained for this role.
At HomeCareDirect, we pride ourselves on delivering high standards of care and professionalism and we know that starts with our people.
If you’re looking to join a growing team where you’ll be valued, supported, and have a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.
Support Worker in Downham Market employer: HomeCareDirect
HomeCareDirect is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for our female Support Workers in Norfolk. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide comprehensive training, ongoing support, and recognition through awards, ensuring that you feel valued while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises person-centred care and fosters a culture of respect and growth.
