Care Worker

Invest Solutions Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A domiciliary care company is seeking passionate healthcare assistants to provide personal care and support to clients with varying needs in Hereford. The ideal candidates will have experience in care or demonstrate a willingness to offer high-quality home care. Benefits include paid training, a consistent rota, and opportunities for progression. Role available on both full-time and part-time bases, with a salary of £12.75–£13.10 per hour.

Benefits

Paid training

Referral bonus

Generous pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to provide high-quality home care.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable clients.
• Background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to clients.
• Assist clients with toileting and personal hygiene.
• Support clients with medication and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Experience in domiciliary care

Positive attitude

Ability to work with diverse service users

Job description

Overview

Verity Healthcare Limited is a domiciliary care company providing care in clients' own homes. We operate with trained care workers who attend to the needs of service users and work with local authorities, the NHS, CCGs, private hospitals, and private clients. We are seeking passionate and caring healthcare assistants to join our team of domiciliary carers. We value kindness, accountability, excellence, and passion, and we welcome applicants who demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to develop their skills.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses, and disabilities, from door to door.
• Assist clients with toileting, continence management, and personal hygiene.
• Assist clients in getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.
• Support clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in the Medication Care Needs Assessment.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records concerning care, medication support, and tasks undertaken.
• Prepare food and drink for clients, considering preferences, nutritional needs, and cultural requirements.
• Provide light general household duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or as instructed by management.
• Observe health and safety rules and promote safe practices, raising concerns with the Field Care Supervisor as needed.
• Carry out any other duties requested by senior management within the scope of the post.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care or a strong willingness to provide high-quality home care.
• A positive attitude and commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable clients.
• Background checks are conducted as part of safer recruitment; DBS checks and verification of qualifications may be required.
• Ability to work with diverse service users and accommodate individual needs and preferences.

What We Offer

• Paid training and CPD opportunities.
• Consistent rota and guaranteed hours.
• Referral bonus for referring a friend.
• Opportunities for progression and development.
• Generous pension scheme, bicycle scheme, and employee assistance program.
• Mentoring and coaching for excellence, and additional benefits.

Job Details

• Job types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
• Part-time hours: 20–25 per week
• Salary: £12.75–£13.10 per hour
• Full-time contract: 45 hours per week
• Part-time contract: 25 hours per week
• Start date: ASAP

Equality, Diversity, and Safety

Verity Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexuality. This work involves working with vulnerable people, so background checks are conducted to ensure the right people work for us. Our safer recruitment process includes DBS checks, verification of qualifications and experience, comprehensive reference checks, and right-to-work verification.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about providing high-quality care and meet the above requirements.