Location: Preston, North West Hours: 16 hours a week About HomeCare Direct HomeCare Direct 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 The role of this Personal Care Assistant Our personal care assistants join our clients support team, providing reliable, essential care and support in their home. You will be employed by HomeCare Direct on behalf of the client and your focus will be to support them only. This role is for 16 hours a week which could possibly increase once you are established in the package. Shifts will be for days and evenings with the possibility of sleep-in shifts over time. About the Client and Duties Our client is a lovely lady with learning disabilities and severe epilepsy. She lives at home with her parents and requires 24/7 support to effectively manage her needs and ensure her safety. The client experiences the greatest sense of happiness in her familiar home environment, surrounded by trusted PAs. It is essential that her care is provided in a calming, low-arousal setting to promote her well-being. She enjoys engaging with the community through visits to local parks and shops. PAs will play a vital role in fostering a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle by encouraging her to take part in the various activities that she enjoys such as jigsaw puzzles, building with blocks, watching television and strolling through her garden. Additionally, PAs will assist her with personal care, meal times and the administration of her medications. We are looking for a support worker who is calm, empathetic and understanding, to provide the quality of support she requires. Training and Support: We provide comprehensive, paid training to CQC standards covering: Full induction Safeguarding Adults Health & Safety / First Aid / Food Hygiene Moving & Handling Medication Care Needs / Personal Care Epilepsy Awareness / Learning Disabilities / Challenging Behaviours All training must be completed before the start date, with training hours paid at minimum wage Requirements: This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 - there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit female support workers only Good knowledge of epilepsy and working with learning disabilities Calm and empathetic demeanour 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.