Support Assistant

2 days ago


Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom Home Care Direct Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Support Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Home-based

About Us: HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and industry-leading specialist in the personalisation of care at home. We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Support Assistant to join our team to support a client in their own home. The ideal candidate will have previous care experience and be able to provide complex care to meet the client's needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide personal care and support to the client, including medication administration, moving and handling, and catheter care.
  • Assist the client with daily living tasks, such as meal preparation and personal hygiene.
  • Support the client with social outings and appointments.
  • Maintain accurate records of the client's care and support.
  • Work collaboratively with the client's family and other healthcare professionals to ensure the client's needs are met.
Requirements
  • Previous care experience, preferably in a complex care setting.
  • Enhanced DBS disclosure.
  • Full UK driving licence and a reliable vehicle.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the client's dignity and autonomy.
Benefits
  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Enhanced bank holiday payments.
  • Annual leave is paid at 5.6 weeks per annum based on contracted hours.
  • Full support and supervision from your dedicated Regional Care Lead.
  • Training and full support from your local HCD Community Nurse Assessor.
  • Career pathway options.
  • A personal development plan.
  • 24hr on-call support.
What We Offer

At HomeCareDirect, we offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

  • A Blue Light discount card.
  • Long service awards.
  • Free wellbeing options and EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) provided by Spectrum Life.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are a compassionate and skilled Support Assistant looking for a new challenge, please apply today.



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