At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a man with daily routines, communication, and social engagement.
- Company: Join a caring team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid training, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with 24/7 support and recognition for your hard work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying meaningful conversations and companionship.
- Qualifications: Full clean UK driving licence and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15.5 - 15.5 £ per hour.
£15.00 – £15.50 per hour | Driver Essential (Full clean UK licence, 21+ for insurance purposes)
Shift Patterns: 10.30am – 4.30pm – Weekend working required
Hours: 12hrs per week
Location: Cambridge, CB25
Love meaningful conversation, companionship and helping someone stay independent? Turn that into a rewarding career.
If you enjoy supporting someone to maintain a positive routine, stay socially active and live life on their own terms, this could be the perfect role for you. As a Support Worker, you will play a key part in providing both practical support and genuine companionship.
Meet Our Client:
You will be supporting a man in his adult years who lives independently and has a rich life history and wide range of interests. He enjoys sharing stories from his travels, keeping up to date with current affairs and politics, listening to music, watching sport and enjoying good food. He also has a great sense of humour and enjoys making people laugh. He has a brain injury which affects his mobility, speech and memory. He can communicate verbally but speech may be quiet and unclear at times, so patience and strong communication skills are essential.
Your role will focus on supporting him to maintain independence, structure and wellbeing, while encouraging engagement in the things he enjoys.
About the Role:
- Providing 1:1 support with daily routines and activities
- Supporting communication and promoting understanding
- Supporting with meal preparation and household tasks
- Supporting with maintaining routine and daily structure
- Assisting with finances where appropriate
- Providing companionship and encouraging social engagement
About You:
- Full clean UK driving licence (21+ required for insurance purposes)
- 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
- Calm, observant and responsive
- Care experience preferred
- Confident supporting someone with cognitive and physical needs
- Committed to providing safe, respectful and consistent support
- Excellent communication skills and patience when supporting speech difficulties
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. Apply now and make a difference every day!
Female Support Worker - Days in Cambridge employer: HomeCareDirect
At Home Care Direct, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our support workers. Located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, we offer a supportive work culture with 24/7 assistance from experienced care leads and nurses, ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role. With opportunities for professional development, paid training, and enhanced benefits, including wellbeing support and recognition for long service, you can build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support.
