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Home Care Direct
East Sussex
1 month ago
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Job Description

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Support Worker


<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Job Ref Number: ZR434

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Location: Polegate, East Sussex, South East
Hours: 16hrs per week, plus additional hours in school holidays
Pay: £14.00 per hour

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif"> 

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">About HomeCareDirect

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">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.

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<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Why Join Us?

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Competitive Pay & Benefits

  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Company pension scheme
  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Enhanced bank holiday pay
  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Paid training

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Ongoing Support & Recognition

  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse support
  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">24/7 on-call assistance
  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Employee perks, including:
    • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Blue Light discount card
    • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Long Service Awards
    • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">PA of the Quarter Awards
    • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">24/7 confidential wellbeing support via Spectrum Life


<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">The Role

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">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.

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<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">This post is for 16hrs a week, working on a Thursday and Friday, 8am to 4pm.  There is a requirement for you to work Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm during school holidays.



Requirements

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">About the Client & Your Responsibilities


<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Our client is a young lady who needs social support to attend activities in the community.  She enjoys a wide range of interests including animals, music, art, swimming, forest school and shopping.  We are looking for a friendly and supportive support worker who will accompany her and provide companionship.  

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<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">You will also assist with personal care when needed, including support with getting in and out of the bath and hair washing.  Additionally, you will help to prepare meals and share mealtimes with our client to promote a warm and engaging atmosphere.

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif"> 

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">This post requires travelling into the community, therefore a driver who has access to their own vehicle is preferred.



<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Training & Support

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:

  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Full induction
  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Safeguarding Adults
  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety
  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Client specific training – to be confirmed

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at £14.00 per hour

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<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Who We’re Looking For

  • <span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">A driver with own vehicle is preferred (you will require Business insurance)
  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">You must have an understanding of mental health, eating disorders and autism
  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">You must be a compassionate, reliable and committed individual
  • <span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">You must be committed to long-term, person-centred care



Benefits

<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Join a Team That Cares


<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">At HomeCareDirect, we are committed to safe, fair recruitment and ensuring all staff are vetted, trained, and supervised to the highest standards.

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<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying for this vacancy.


<span style="font-size:12pt; line-height:107%; font-family:"Arial", sans-serif">If you're dedicated to making a meaningful difference, apply today!




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Understanding of mental health and eating disorders

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