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Location: Polegate, East Sussex, South East
Hours: 16hrs per week, plus additional hours in school holidays
Pay: £14.00 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?
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
* 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
Support Worker
Job Ref Number: ZR434
Location: Polegate, East Sussex, South East
Hours: 16hrs per week, plus additional hours in school holidays
Pay: £14.00 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?
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
Competitive Pay & Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* Enhanced bank holiday pay
* Paid training
Ongoing Support & Recognition
* Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse support
* 24/7 on-call 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 via Spectrum Life
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 post is for 16hrs a week, working on a Thursday and Friday, 8am to 4pm. There is a requirement for you to work Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm during school holidays.
Requirements
About the Client & Your Responsibilities
Our client is a young lady who needs social support to attend activities in the community. She enjoys a wide range of interests including animals, music, art, swimming, forest school and shopping. We are looking for a friendly and supportive support worker who will accompany her and provide companionship.
You will also assist with personal care when needed, including support with getting in and out of the bath and hair washing. Additionally, you will help to prepare meals and share mealtimes with our client to promote a warm and engaging atmosphere.
This post requires travelling into the community, therefore a driver who has access to their own vehicle is preferred.
Training & Support
We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:
* Full induction
* Safeguarding Adults
* First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety
* Client specific training – to be confirmed
All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at £14.00 per hour
Who We’re Looking For
* A driver with own vehicle is preferred (you will require Business insurance)
* You must have an understanding of mental health, eating disorders and autism
* You must be a compassionate, reliable and committed individual
* You must be committed to long-term, person-centred care
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.
If you're dedicated to making a meaningful difference, apply today!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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