Support Worker in Downham Market inDownham Market PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Support Worker Job details Posting date: 28 October 2025 Salary: £13.18 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 27 November 2025 Location: Downham Market, Norfolk Remote working: On-site only Company: HomeCareDirect Ltd Job type: Permanent Job reference: ZR493 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Job Ref Number: ZR493 Location: Norfolk, East Anglia Hours: 16 hours per week Pay: £13.18 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 • Company pension scheme • Enhanced bank holiday pay • Paid training Ongoing Support & Recognition • Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse support. • 24/7 on-call assistance • Employee perks, including: o Blue Light discount card o Long Service Awards o PA of the Quarter Awards o 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 role is for 16 hours per week. Shifts will be allocated to meet the needs of the client so flexibility will be required, however the hours will generally be over 2 days a week working 9am to 5pm. About the Client & Your Responsibilities Our client is a lady who has complex neurological disorders and epilepsy. She enjoys socialising, and her hobbies include visiting places, car boots, gardening, and crafts. She also volunteers at the local hospital. Due to the unpredictability of her condition her care needs can vary from day to day but may include assisting with personal care, administering medication, moving and handling with the use of hoists and daily household tasks, including helping take care of her cat ‘Clive.’ Training & Support We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering: • Full induction • Safeguarding Adults • First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety • Medication Administering / Personal care. • Moving & Handling with Hoists • Neurological disorders / Epilepsy All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at minimum wage. Who We’re Looking For  This position is female-only, in accordance with The Equality Act 2Schedule 9 Part 1  Driver will a full UK driving licence and have your own vehicle with business insurance (or willingness to obtain)  Previous experience and knowledge of seizures is essential.  Must be proficient in English communication skills both verbally and written.  A non-smoker if preferred.  A compassionate, reliable, and committed individual  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. A full, enhanced DBS certificate will be obtained for this role. At HomeCareDirect, we pride ourselves on delivering high standards of care and professionalism and we know that starts with our people. If you’re looking to join a growing team where you’ll be valued, supported, and have a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.