Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, enabling them to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, bathing, dressing, toileting, and continence care
• Support with mobility, transfers, and use of mobility aids
• Assist with medication in line with care plans and company policies
• Prepare meals and support with nutrition and hydration
• Carry out domestic tasks such as light cleaning, laundry, and shopping
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Follow individual care and support plans accurately
• Observe, monitor, and report changes in service users’ health or wellbeing
• Maintain accurate daily records and documentation
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity at all times
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and report any concerns immediately
• Work in accordance with CQC standards, health and safety, and infection control policies
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, and healthcare professionals

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Experience working in domiciliary or social care
• Compassionate, reliable, and respectful approach
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Good communication skills in English (spoken and written)
• Willingness to travel between service users’ homes

Desirable:

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting elderly clients or individuals with disabilities
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Knowledge and Competencies

• Understanding of person-centred care
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults
• Basic understanding of dementia, learning disabilities, or long-term conditions
• Ability to follow care plans and risk assessments

Working Conditions

• Community-based role, working in service users’ homes
• Shift work including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Lone working with support from management and on-call staff

Compliance

• Subject to enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK (Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available, if applicable)
• Completion of mandatory training and ongoing professional development

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.82 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship ?

Work Location: In person