Support Worker in Hove inHove PUBLISHED TUE 8 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
£14.01 - £14.50 per hour
Home Care Direct rxEexDAn
Job description
Support Worker (Full-Time & Part-Time) – Brighton
Location: Brighton, South East
Hours
Join HomeCareDirect – A Leader in Personalised Care
At HomeCareDirect, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while offering our staff comprehensive training, career development, and ongoing support.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay & Benefits
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated, small team providing 24-hour support in our client’s home. Your focus will be on delivering reliable, high-quality care tailored to the client’s individual needs.
Meet Our Client
Our client is a 26-year-old man with cerebral palsy who is full of resilience, positivity, and humour. He enjoys meeting friends, exploring art and engaging in social activities.
Your Role Will Include
We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:
✔ Full induction
✔ Safeguarding Adults
✔ Health & Safety / First Aid / Food Hygiene
✔ Personal Care / Bowel & Catheter Care
✔ Pressure Area Care / Gastrostomy PEG medication administration
✔ Learning Disabilities / Cerebral Palsy / MCA & DOLS
All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at £14.per hour
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
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!
Location: Brighton, South East
Hours
- Post 1: 35.25 hrs (Days & Nights)
- Week 1: Wed/Thurs/Fri (Days)
- Week 2: Fri/Sat/Sun (Nights)
- Week 1: Wed/Sat (Days)
- Week 2: Wed/Thurs (Days)
- Week 1: Wed/Thurs/Fri (Nights)
- Week 2: Mon/Sat/Sun (Nights)
Join HomeCareDirect – A Leader in Personalised Care
At HomeCareDirect, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while offering our staff comprehensive training, career development, and ongoing support.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced bank holiday pay
- Paid training
- Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse support
- 24/7 on-call assistance
- Employee perks, including:
- Blue Light discount card
- Long Service Awards
- PA of the Quarter Awards
- 24/7 confidential wellbeing support via Spectrum Life
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated, small team providing 24-hour support in our client’s home. Your focus will be on delivering reliable, high-quality care tailored to the client’s individual needs.
Meet Our Client
Our client is a 26-year-old man with cerebral palsy who is full of resilience, positivity, and humour. He enjoys meeting friends, exploring art and engaging in social activities.
Your Role Will Include
- Personal care & hygiene support
- Moving & handling assistance
- Medication administration & therapy support
- Admin & record-keeping
- Supporting social outings & activities
We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:
✔ Full induction
✔ Safeguarding Adults
✔ Health & Safety / First Aid / Food Hygiene
✔ Personal Care / Bowel & Catheter Care
✔ Pressure Area Care / Gastrostomy PEG medication administration
✔ Learning Disabilities / Cerebral Palsy / MCA & DOLS
All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at £14.per hour
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Full, clean UK driving licence required
- Minimum 6 months recent experience in a care setting
- Willingness to accompany the client on social trips & holidays if needed
- Good communication & writing skills
- Comfortable working in a family home with cats
- Non-smokers preferred (client’s preference)
- Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
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!
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
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Benefits
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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