Support Worker inPortslade-By-Sea inPortslade-By-Sea PUBLISHED
SAT 4 JAN 2025
£14.01 per hour GOOD SALARY
ALLERGIES FIRST AID HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH ON-CALL PENSION SENSE OF HUMOUR
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Competitive pay of £14.01 per hour for part-time work
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a client's life through personalized care
Supportive work environment with ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to a dedicated Regional Care Lead and 24/7 on-call support for staff
Additional employee benefits including a Blue Light discount card and wellbeing support
Flexibility in working hours, allowing for a balanced lifestyle with only 20 hours per week
HomeCareDirect is seeking a part-time Support Worker in Portslade-By-Sea, Brighton, to provide essential care and support to a dynamic client who lives independently and seeks companionship for various daily activities. The role involves working 20 hours per week, specifically on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and is ideal for individuals who are sociable, energetic, and possess a good sense of humor. Key responsibilities include assisting with medication, community outings, cooking, cleaning, and supporting the client's holistic well-being. While a driving license is preferred, non-drivers with the right qualities are also encouraged to apply.
Employees will benefit from a competitive pay of £14.01 per hour, ongoing training, and support from experienced staff, as well as additional perks such as a pension scheme and employee recognition awards. Candidates must be comfortable working in a smoking environment and around cats. HomeCareDirect is committed to providing comprehensive training to meet CQC standards and emphasises the importance of compassionate, confidential care for its clients.
Employees will benefit from a competitive pay of £14.01 per hour, ongoing training, and support from experienced staff, as well as additional perks such as a pension scheme and employee recognition awards. Candidates must be comfortable working in a smoking environment and around cats. HomeCareDirect is committed to providing comprehensive training to meet CQC standards and emphasises the importance of compassionate, confidential care for its clients.
Support Worker (Part-Time)
Location: Portslade, Brighton
Hours: 20 hours per week
Pay: £14.per hour
About HomeCareDirect
HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and a leader in personalised home care. We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care, while supporting our staff with top-quality training, supervision and development opportunities.
Benefits Of Being a Personal Care Assistant
Our personal care assistants join our client’s support team, providing reliable, essential care and support in their home. You will be employed by HomeCareDirect on behalf of the client and your focus will be to support them only. This role is part-time, working 20 hours per week on a Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00am to 20:00pm.
About The Client And Duties
Our client lives independently and is full of energy and enthusiasm. As a DJ with a deep passion for music, he would love for you to share that same enthusiasm.
He is eager to become even more active. He enjoys outings to the park and the beach and is looking for someone sociable, fit, and energetic to help him attend more events and activities. Although he uses a wheelchair, it doesn't limit his zest for life. A good sense of humour is essential, as he’s known for his playful sarcasm—so if you’re easy-going, you’ll definitely have fun!
You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks that can vary by the day so an amount of flexibility is required. Some of the main duties include: administering medication, moving and handling, assisting our client in the community and to get to and from appointments, administrative duties, cooking and cleaning and ensuring his holistic wellbeing is supported at all times.
If you’re open-minded, laid-back, and don’t mind working in a smoking environment or being around cats, this role could be a great fit. He invites you to join his team and share some laughs!
Ideally you will be a driver but please don’t let this put you off applying as our client will also consider non-drivers if you have the right qualities.
Requirements
Training and Support:
We Provide Comprehensive, Paid Training To CQC Standards Covering:
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
We do not provide sponsorship.
Location: Portslade, Brighton
Hours: 20 hours per week
Pay: £14.per hour
About HomeCareDirect
HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and a leader in personalised home care. We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care, while supporting our staff with top-quality training, supervision and development opportunities.
Benefits Of Being a Personal Care Assistant
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced bank holiday pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Regional Care Lead and Nurse
- 24/7 on-call support
- Career development opportunities and personal development plan
- Employee benefits including: a Blue Light discount card, Long Service Awards, PA of the Quarter Awards and wellbeing options including 24/7 confidential support provided by Spectrum Life
Our personal care assistants join our client’s support team, providing reliable, essential care and support in their home. You will be employed by HomeCareDirect on behalf of the client and your focus will be to support them only. This role is part-time, working 20 hours per week on a Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00am to 20:00pm.
About The Client And Duties
Our client lives independently and is full of energy and enthusiasm. As a DJ with a deep passion for music, he would love for you to share that same enthusiasm.
He is eager to become even more active. He enjoys outings to the park and the beach and is looking for someone sociable, fit, and energetic to help him attend more events and activities. Although he uses a wheelchair, it doesn't limit his zest for life. A good sense of humour is essential, as he’s known for his playful sarcasm—so if you’re easy-going, you’ll definitely have fun!
You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks that can vary by the day so an amount of flexibility is required. Some of the main duties include: administering medication, moving and handling, assisting our client in the community and to get to and from appointments, administrative duties, cooking and cleaning and ensuring his holistic wellbeing is supported at all times.
If you’re open-minded, laid-back, and don’t mind working in a smoking environment or being around cats, this role could be a great fit. He invites you to join his team and share some laughs!
Ideally you will be a driver but please don’t let this put you off applying as our client will also consider non-drivers if you have the right qualities.
Requirements
Training and Support:
We Provide Comprehensive, Paid Training To CQC Standards Covering:
- Full induction
- Safeguarding Adults
- Health & Safety / First Aid / Food Hygiene
- Moving & Handling with Hoist / Infection Control
- Administration of Medication
- Mental Health Support Needs / Head Injury / Epilepsy
- All training must be completed before the start date and is paid at £14.per hour
- Full UK driving licence
- Comfortable working in a smoking environment
- Happy to work around cats (with no cat allergies)
- Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
- You must be reliable, compassionate and committed to respecting confidentiality
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
We do not provide sponsorship.
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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.
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