Job Description
Support Worker
Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour
The successful applicant will work 18 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern around the young person’s day care arrangements. Shifts will include a combination of 12-hour shifts on some Wednesdays, 3-hour morning or afternoon shifts Monday–Friday (07:00–10:00 or 14:30–17:30), and occasional evenings or weekends.
Location: Norwich NR11
Full Clean UK Driving Licence required, aged 21+ for insurance purposes
Be the Difference in Someone’s Day
If you’re an enthusiastic Personal Assistant (PA) or Health Care Assistant (HCA) and great at supporting someone with full care needs, this could be the role for you.
Meet Our Client
Our client is a 20-year-old young lady with complex needs, who lives at home with her Mum and pet dog,
The client requires all care needs to be met, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, continence care, gastrostomy feeds, medication administration. She is non-verbal, blind and full-time wheelchair user, who enjoys being outdoors, travelling, doing creative activities, going to church and spending time with friends and family. She has just completed a gap year, travelling all over the world with her best friend and her mum.
About the Role
- Delivering personalised 1:1 support throughout the day
- Assisting with mobility and general day to day needs
- Personal care, Bathing, Dressing and Continence Care
- Medication Administration
- Gastrostomy Feeds
About You
- Friendly, outgoing, caring, reliable and patient in your approach
- Eligible to work in the UK. Home Care Direct does not offer sponsorship or work visas
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence (over the age of 21 for insurance purposes)
- Likes Pamper Sessions and Sensory Activities
- Previous care experience is desirable
- Ability to work alone is desirable
Why Join Us?
- Paid training including Safeguarding, hoisting, and more
- 24/7 support from Regional Care Leads and Nurses
- Pension and recognition for long service
- Wellbeing support including Blue Light Card and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for career development
- Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
- Enhanced sickness benefit
Every shift you work makes a genuine difference. You will be supported, valued, and part of a team that recognises your contribution.
Apply now and make a difference every day!