Female Support Worker

Homecaredirect; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Barnsley is seeking a Female Personal Care Assistant to support two individuals in their home. The role requires 12 hours of work per week on a flexibly scheduled basis. You'll assist clients with personal care tasks and facilitate their social activities. Ideal candidates will have prior care experience and hold a full UK driving licence. Join a supportive team that values high-quality care and professional development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid training

24/7 on-call assistance

Employee perks like Blue Light discount

Qualifications

• Female-only position due to regulatory compliance.
• Driver with a full UK licence is essential.
• Previous care experience in a home environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care tasks such as showering, shaving, and medication management.
• Help with general household tasks and meal preparation.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities for clients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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.

Job Details

Job Ref Number: ZR502
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Hours: 12 hours per week
Pay: £13.21 per hour

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:
• Blue Light discount card
• Long Service Awards
• PA of the Quarter Awards
• 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 the two clients in this package.
This position offers 12 hours per week on a two‑week rolling rota, with shifts from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Flexibility across all days of the week is required to meet the needs of both clients and the wider team.

About The Client & Your Responsibilities

This role involves supporting two individuals—a man and a woman—who share a bungalow in South Yorkshire. Responsibilities include general household tasks, adherence to daily and monthly cleaning routines, meal preparation, and providing assistance as required.
Both clients lead active lives and are seeking a creative support worker to help facilitate a variety of social and recreational activities.

The male individual, in his late 70s, has diabetes and learning disabilities. He values his independence; however, he requires support with personal care tasks such as showering, shaving, and medication management. He enjoys dancing and food shopping as part of his active lifestyle.
The female individual, in her 50s, has learning disabilities and requires support with her mental health. While largely self‑sufficient, she benefits from prompts and occasional assistance, including help styling her hair. She volunteers weekly at a local charity shop and enjoys clothes shopping.

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
• Personal Care / Moving & Handling / Falls Awareness
• Diabetes / Medication Administering
• Learning Disabilities / Mental Health

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 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1
• Driver with a full UK licence is essential
• Previous care experience working within a home environment is desirable
• A team player who is flexible to cover shifts to meet the needs of the clients and support the rest of the care team
• 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.