Job Description
Support Worker (Full-Time – Waking Nights)
Location: Lewes, Brighton, South East
Hours: 36 hours per week (Waking Nights: Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday, 7 PM – 7 AM)
Pay: £14.40 per hour
Join HomeCareDirect – A Leader in Personalised Home Care
At HomeCareDirect, we are dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and person-centred care. We support both our clients and our staff, offering top-quality training, ongoing supervision, and career development opportunities.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay & Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* Enhanced bank holiday pay
* Paid training at £14.40 per hour
* Career progression & personal development plan
Support & Wellbeing
* 24/7 on-call support
* Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse assistance
* Employee perks including:
o Blue Light discount card
o Long Service Awards
o PA of the Quarter Awards
o 24/7 confidential wellbeing support from Spectrum Life
About the Role
As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our client’s support team, working waking night shifts in their own home in Lewes, Brighton. Your focus will be on ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the night.
Meet Our Client
Our client is a joyful, humorous young man with complex care needs who requires continuous supervision and support. He has a passion for Lego, TV, and museums like the Imperial War Museum and enjoys life at college with the support of his family and care team.
Your Role & Responsibilities
✔ Supervising and ensuring his safety throughout the night
✔ Assisting with bathroom visits as needed
✔ Responding appropriately during seizures
✔ Administering his morning medication
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, punctual person with a great sense of humour who will fit in well with his support team.
Training & Support
We provide comprehensive, paid training to CQC standards before your start date, covering:
✔ Full induction
✔ Safeguarding Adults
✔ Health & Safety / Food Hygiene / First Aid
✔ Moving & Handling / Medication Administration
✔ Personal Care
✔ Epilepsy & Emergency Aid
✔ Learning Disabilities & Autism Awareness
All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at £14.40 per hour
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
* Female applicants only (This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1)
* Experience in a similar care role is essential
* Familiarity with British children’s culture or similar interests is desirable
* Willingness to cover holidays within the care team
* Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
* Reliable, compassionate, and respectful of confidentiality
Benefits
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.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying for this vacancy.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
Requirements
Care experience