Support Worker in Peacehaven inPeacehaven PUBLISHED MON 24 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section

£15.00 - £17.00 per hour

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Job description

Support Worker

Location: Peacehaven, Brighton, South East
Hours: Various - Days / Weekends / Nights
Pay: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour

Join HomeCareDirect - A Leader in Personalised Care

At HomeCareDirect, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care while offering our staff comprehensive training, career development, and ongoing support.

Why Work With Us?

Competitive Pay Rates:

Weekdays: £15.00 per hour
Weekday Nights: £16.00 per hour
Weekend Days: £16.00 per hour
Weekend Nights: £17.00 per hour
Bank Holidays:

5 days paid at 1.5x hourly rate
3 days paid at 2x hourly rate

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Company pension scheme
Enhanced bank holiday pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse
24/7 on-call support
Career development & personal growth opportunities
Employee benefits, including:

Blue Light discount card
Long Service Awards
PA of the Quarter Awards
24/7 confidential wellbeing support (Spectrum Life)

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, reliable and dedicated support workers to join a small, dynamic care team assisting a vibrant young man in his early 30s with cerebral palsy. He is full of energy, loves being active in the community and thrives with the right support.

You will work on a 2:1 basis, delivering tailored, person-centred care in his home and out in the community.

Your Key Responsibilities:

✔ Administering medication
✔ Moving & handling (hoist use required)
✔ Gastrostomy & personal care
✔ Supporting with community activities & outings
✔ Completing admin tasks & light household duties

Training & Support

We provide fully paid, high-quality training to CQC standards, including:
✔ Full induction & ongoing development
✔ Safeguarding Adults
✔ Health & Safety / First Aid / Food Hygiene
✔ Moving & handling (hoist use)
✔ Administration of medication via PEG
✔ Gastrostomy care & pressure area care
✔ Epilepsy awareness

All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at £15.00 per hour

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

Day shifts: Full UK driving licence required
Night shifts: Female applicants only (Occupational Requirement)
Previous care experience (essential)
Reliable, flexible & willing to cover shifts when needed
Friendly, energetic & a great team player
Committed to long-term, person-centred care

Benefits

Be Part of a Team That Truly Cares

At HomeCareDirect, we are committed to safe, fair, and high-quality recruitment. Our staff are vetted, trained, and supported to ensure they can provide exceptional, compassionate care.

Please note: We do not provide sponsorship.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today!

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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.

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Useful skills for a Support Worker: Click to view

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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