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HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and a leader in personalised home care. We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care, while supporting our staff with top-quality training, supervision, and development opportunities.
Benefits of being a Personal Care Assistant
* Company pension scheme
* Enhanced bank holiday pay
* Ongoing support from a dedicated Regional Care Lead and Nurse
* 24/7 on-call support
* Career development opportunities and personal development plan
* Employee benefits including: a Blue Light discount card, Long Service Awards, PA of the Quarter Awards, and wellbeing options including 24/7 confidential support provided by Spectrum Life
The role of this Personal Care Assistant
Our personal care assistants join our client’s support team, providing reliable, essential care and support in their home. You will be employed by HomeCareDirect on behalf of the client, focusing solely on supporting them. This role is for 10 hours per week, which can be organised flexibly with the family. It is expected that you will work half a day on a weekend and on a weekday evening, with options to 'save hours' for outings or to cover some overnight respite.
About the Client and Duties
Our client is a gentleman in his 30s with autism and limited understanding. He enjoys socializing, outdoor activities, and hobbies such as walking, swimming, visiting coffee shops, and dining out. He also likes Disney films, documentaries, and listening to the news. He is a good talker with excellent social skills.
The ideal support worker will help keep him grounded by creating a stress-free environment, displaying patience with his repetitive questions, and ensuring his safety. Responsibilities include personal care, medication management, cooking, and domestic tasks around the home, maintaining cleanliness and tidiness.
You will need to drive to support our client’s outings and activities in the community.
Requirements
Training and Support:
We offer comprehensive, paid training to CQC standards, including:
* Full induction
* Safeguarding Adults
* Health & Safety / First Aid / Food Hygiene
* Mental Health / Learning Disabilities / Autism
All training must be completed before the start date; training hours are paid at minimum wage.
Additional Requirements:
* Driver with a full, clean UK driving licence
* Care experience, especially with autism and learning disabilities
* Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
* Reliability, compassion, and confidentiality
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and high standards of staff vetting, training, and supervision to ensure effective and compassionate care.
Job Details
Support Worker
Location: Sudbury, East Anglia
Hours: 10 hours per week
Pay: £13.40 per hour
About HomeCareDirect
HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and a leader in personalised home care. We are dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care, supporting our staff with top-quality training, supervision, and development opportunities.
Benefits of being a Personal Care Assistant
* Company pension scheme
* Enhanced bank holiday pay
* Ongoing support from a Regional Care Lead and Nurse
* 24/7 on-call support
* Career and personal development plans
* Employee benefits including discounts, awards, and wellbeing support
The role of this Personal Care Assistant
Same as above, supporting our client in their home with flexible hours, outings, and possibly overnight support.
About the Client and Duties
Same as above, supporting a gentleman with autism, engaging in activities, and providing personal and domestic care.
Requirements
Training and Support:
* Paid training to CQC standards
Additional Requirements:
* Driving license and ability to drive
* Experience with autism and learning disabilities
* Reliability, compassion, confidentiality
Additional Notes
We do not provide sponsorship.
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