Support Worker
- Location: Peacehaven, Brighton, South East
- Hours: Various Days/Weekends/Nights
- Pay: £15.00 to £17.00 per hour
About HomeCareDirect
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
Personal Care Assistant Opportunity
Join a dedicated care team and make a meaningful difference in the life of an independent, vibrant young man. We are seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to provide essential, tailored care within his home. Employed by HomeCareDirect on behalf of the client, you will focus solely on delivering outstanding person-centred support.
Pay Rates:
- Week Days: £15.00 per hour
- Weekday Nights:£16.00 per hour
- Weekend Days: £16.00 per hour
- Weekend Nights:£17.00 per hour
Bank Holidays:
- 5 days paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate
- 3 days paid at double the hourly rate
Available Shifts:
We are offering contracted hours for day, night, and weekend shifts. These will be discussed during the screening process.
About the Client and Key Responsibilities:
Our client is an energetic man in his early 30s who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. He enjoys living life to the fullest and thrives with the right support team.
Working on a 2:1 basis alongside a small, dynamic care team, your key responsibilities will include:
- Administering medication
- Moving and handling using a hoist
- Providing gastrostomy and personal care
- Assisting the client with community activities
- Completing administrative tasks and general household duties
Training and Support:
We invest in your success by providing paid, comprehensive training to CQC standards, including:
- Full induction and ongoing development
- Safeguarding Adults
- Health & Safety, First Aid, and Food Hygiene
- Moving and handling with a hoist
- Administration of medication via PEG
- Gastrostomy care and pressure area care
- Epilepsy awareness
Training is paid at £15.00 per hour and must be completed before your start date.
What We're Looking For:
- Night shifts: Female applicants only
- Day shifts: Full UK driving licence required
- Previous care experience (essential)
- Flexible and reliable, with a willingness to cover holidays and training
- Friendly, dynamic, and a strong team player
- Committed to long-term, person-centred care
- Compassionate, respectful, and trustworthy
If you are passionate about making a difference and delivering high-quality care, we'd love to hear from you!
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
We do not provide sponsorship.
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