We are looking for a kind, caring support worker who can provide reliable care to our client in Brighton. The role is for 38hours a week, on a rota, over the following days and times. Monday to Sunday: 07:00 - 14:00 07:30 - 14:30 14:00 - 23:00 14:30 - 21:30 23:00 - 07:00 sleep in Pay rates are broken down as follows: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 23:00 -£14.01 per hour Saturday to Sunday 07:00 - 23:00 - £16.00 per hour Sleep-in 23:00 - 07:00 - £11.44 per hour All training and supervisions are paid at £11.44 per hour Our client is a man in his 60's with epilepsy, learning difficulties and who is profoundly deaf. He is mobile and can move around his home freely but will use his wheelchair when out in the community when fatigued. He has a great family and support network and you will be joining this team and in collaboration with the family to support him. Our client loves books and puzzles, having rides out in the car and into the community. He takes great pride in his appearance and is described as a peaceful soul who is quiet, happy and fun-loving. You will support our client to appointments, support with personal care, medication administering, meal preparation and general domestic work. It is our client's preference to recruit a mature, male personal care assistant, though this is not essential. Requirements Training Provided Specific to this Client: Induction Training Safeguarding Adults Health and Safety First Aid Food Hygiene Moving and Handling CPAP Epilepsy Awareness Understanding Hearing Impairment Learning Disabilities You will be trained to CQC standards to meet the needs of the client. If you are 'already known to the client' and have care experience, this will be valued. Unless specified elsewhere, previous care experience is not essential. Essential Requirements Identified for this Role: An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense to be met by HomeCareDirect) You must be a driver with a full, clean, UK driving licence You must have a good knowledge of epilepsy and working with learning disabilities You must be a good communicator Prepared to commit to long term care for one client in a 'person-centred' way Willing to be trained to CQC standards to meet the client's needs Respect Company policies and procedures Be reliable / non-judgemental / caring / responsible / compassionate Committed to confidentiality and to treat the client with dignity and respect Benefits Contractual: An hourly pay rate of £11.44 to £16.00 (please see above) Company pension scheme Enhanced bank holiday payments Annual Leave is paid at 5.6weeks (pro-rata) per annum, based on contracted hours Support: Full support and supervisions from your dedicated Regional Care Lead Training and full support from your local HCD Community Nurse Assessor Career pathway options A personal development plan 24hr on-call support Employee Benefits: A Blue Light discount card Long service awards Free wellbeing options and EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) provided by Spectrum Life HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and industry-leading specialist in the personalisation of care at home. Registered with the Care Quality Commission, HomeCareDirect provides a person-centred approach, keeping clients safe at home, supporting with recruitment, employment and training for their staff to the highest standards, meeting legal and regulatory requirements. 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. This vacancy is for a personal assistant to join our clients support package to support them in their own home. We will be your legal employer on behalf of the client and you will not be asked to support other clients. All of our contracts are for permanent positions with a 6 month probationary period. There are 38hrs per week available at the following times: