Support Worker

Ipswich, United Kingdom Posted on 02/20/2026

Location: Ipswich, East Anglia
Hours: Part-time, 25hrs per week
Pay: £12.90 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:

• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Paid training

Ongoing Support & Recognition

• Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse support
• 24/7 on call assistance
• Long Service Awards
• PA of the Quarter Awards

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 25hrs per week. Flexibility across all days of the week is required to meet the needsof the client. Shifts will be discussed during the interview stage.

About the Client & Your Responsibilities

Our lovely client lives with her husband, assistance dog and a few other pets. She experiences chronic pain and ongoing health conditions so she requires daily support with medication, household tasks, shopping trips and getting to appointments. Personal assistants will also assist with personal care such as showering, washing her hair and dressing, always with dignity and respect.

A mobility vehicle is available to ensure she can continue to enjoy outings and stay connected with her community.

She remains active and mobile with the use of crutches and a scooter when out and about. With a warm and creative personality, she has a passion for horses, arts and crafts, crocheting, and photography. She loves spending time in the countryside and relaxing with a good film.

This is a wonderful opportunity to support someone who enjoys life and values the companionship and care of those around her.

Training & Support

We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering:

• Full induction
• First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety / Moving & Handling with Hoist
• Gastrostomy Care / TPN inc IV Infusion / Wound Care
• PTSD Awareness / Anxiety Awareness / Falls Risk

All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at minimum wage.

• Driver, with a full UK driving licence
• Must understand the importance of infection control procedures
• Friendly, sociable and organised
• Good with animals and have no allergies
• 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.

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.