Female Support Worker
Location: Suffolk, East Anglia
Hours: 28 hours per week
Pay: £14.85 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
Ongoing Support &
Recognition
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 28 hours per
week, arranged in advance on a flexible two-week rota. You should be available
to work on any day of the week, with day and evening shifts only.
About the Client & Your
Responsibilities
Our client is a young woman in
her 20s with Muscular Dystrophy. She lives at home with her family and has a
passion for writing, poetry, and fanfiction. She also enjoys watching films and
listening to music and audiobooks.
You’ll play a key role in
supporting her daily needs while ensuring her independence and privacy are
respected.
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
✔ Physiotherapy / Moving &
Handling (with hoist)
✔ Ventilation / Cough Assist /
Oral Suction / Nebuliser
✔ Epilepsy Awareness /
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
✔ Personal Care /
Administration of Suppositories
✔ Gastrostomy Care / PEG
Medication Administration
All training must be completed
prior to start date and is paid at minimum wage.
Who We’re Looking For
ü This
position is female-only, in accordance with The Equality Act 2010
Schedule 9 Part 1
ü Previous
care experience is desirable but not essential as full training and shadowing
will be provided
ü A
compassionate, reliable, and committed individual
ü Someone
who respects privacy and confidentiality
ü Comfortable
working in a home with a cat (no allergies)
ü 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.
Please note: We do
not provide sponsorship.
If you're dedicated to making
a meaningful difference, apply today!