Female Support Worker

Female Support WorkerJob Ref Number: ZR500Location: Portslade Brighton Hours: 25 hours per week Pay: 12.21 to 14.40 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. The hours of work will be every Wednesday 3pm - 8am which includes a sleep-in and Sunday 9am 7pm. You should be flexible to cover additional shifts if needed. About the Client & Your ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a compassionate and experienced female carer to support our client who lives in the Portslade Brighton area. Our client lives with her family and relies on her care team to keep her safe and to live as normal life as possible. You will support our client in her home and in the community when required. Living with physical and learning disabilities she is unable to communicate her needs so you will need to be an excellent communicator and have an awareness of using sensory techniques to communicate and be willing to continue learning whilst in the role. Training & SupportWe provide comprehensive paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date covering: Full induction Safeguarding Adults First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety Personal Care / Moving and Handling Learning Disabilities / Epilepsy Awareness / Gastrostomy CareAll training must be completed prior to the start date and is paid at the higher rate of 14.40 per hour. Who Were Looking Forü This position is female-only in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1ü Previous care experience and knowledge of epilepsy and learning disabilities is essentialü Previous experience with gastrostomy care is desirableü Driver with a full UK licence is preferableü 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 - 14