Female Support Worker

Female Support WorkerJob Ref Number: ZR506Location: Ribbleton Preston Hours: 2 x positions for 24 hours per week Pay: 12.21 per hour About HomeCareDirectHomeCareDirect 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 UsAs a valued member of our team youll enjoy:Competitive Pay & BenefitsCompany pension schemeEnhanced bank holiday payPaid trainingOngoing Support & RecognitionDedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse support24/7 on-call assistanceEmployee perks including:Blue Light discount cardLong Service AwardsPA of the Quarter Awards24/7 confidential wellbeing support via Spectrum Life The RoleAs a Personal Care Assistant youll be part of our clients dedicated support team providing essential care in their home. Youll be employed by HomeCareDirect but will focus solely on supporting this client. We are looking to recruit 2 x PAs for this role both for 24 hours a week. Shifts will be for days and flexibility will be required across all days of the week to meet the needs of the client. Shifts can be discussed during the interview stage. About the Client & Your ResponsibilitiesOur client is a lovely lady with learning disabilities and severe epilepsy. She lives at home with her parents and requires 24/7 support to effectively manage her needs and ensure her safety. The client experiences the greatest sense of happiness in her familiar home environment surrounded by trusted PAs. It is essential that her care is provided in a calming low arousal setting to promote her well-being. She enjoys engaging with the community through visits to local parks and shops. PAs will play a vital role in fostering a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle by encouraging her to take part in the various activities that she enjoys such as jigsaw puzzles building with blocks watching television and strolling through her garden. Additionally PAs will assist her with personal care mealtimes and the administration of her medications. We are looking for a support worker who is calm empathetic and understanding to provide the quality of support she requires. Training & SupportWe provide comprehensive paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date covering: Full induction Safeguarding Adults First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety Moving & Handling Medication Care Needs / Personal Care Epilepsy Awareness / Learning Disabilities / Challenging BehavioursAll training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at minimum wage. Who Were Looking Forü This position is female-only in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1ü Driver with a full UK licence and own vehicle is essentialü Previous care experience is desirableü Good knowledge of epilepsy and learning disabilities is preferredü A compassionate reliable and committed individualü Commitment to long-term person-centred care Join a Team That CaresAt HomeCareDirect we are committed to safe fair recruitment and ensuring all staff are vetted trained and supervised to the highest standards. A full enhanced DBS certificate will be obtained for this role. At HomeCareDirect we pride ourselves on delivering high standards of care and professionalism and we know that starts with our people. If youre looking to join a growing team where youll be valued supported and have a genuine impact wed love to hear from you. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship. Required Skills:Excellent communication skills care experienceRequired Education:Driver Key Skills Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 12 - 12