Female Support Worker

Home Care Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Location: Suffolk, East Anglia

Hours: 28 hours per week

Pay: £14.85 per hour

About HomeCareDirect
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.

Why Join Us?
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive Pay & Benefits

1. Company pension scheme
2. Enhanced bank holiday pay
3. Paid training

Ongoing Support & Recognition

1. Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse support
2. 24/7 on-call assistance
3. Employee perks, including:
4. Blue Light discount card
5. Long Service Awards
6. PA of the Quarter Awards
7. 24/7 confidential wellbeing support via Spectrum Life

The Role
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.

This post is for 28 hours per week, arranged in advance on a flexible two-week rota. You should be available to work on any day of the week, with day and evening shifts only.

About The Client & Your Responsibilities
Our client is a young woman in her 20s with Muscular Dystrophy. She lives at home with her family and has a passion for writing, poetry, and fanfiction. She also enjoys watching films and listening to music and audiobooks.

You’ll play a key role in supporting her daily needs while ensuring her independence and privacy are respected.

Requirements

Training & Support
We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:

1. Full induction
2. Safeguarding Adults
3. First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety
4. Physiotherapy / Moving & Handling (with hoist)
5. Ventilation / Cough Assist / Oral Suction / Nebuliser
6. Epilepsy Awareness / Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
7. Personal Care / Administration of Suppositories
8. Gastrostomy Care / PEG Medication Administration

All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at minimum wage.

Who We’re Looking For

1. This position is female-only, in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1
2. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as full training and shadowing will be provided
3. A compassionate, reliable, and committed individual
4. Someone who respects privacy and confidentiality
5. Comfortable working in a home with a cat (no allergies)
6. Commitment to long-term, person-centred care

Benefits

Join a Team That Cares
At HomeCareDirect, we are committed to safe, fair recruitment and ensuring all staff are vetted, trained, and supervised to the highest standards.

Please note: We do not provide sponsorship.

If you're dedicated to making a meaningful difference, apply today!