Compassionate Domiciliary Care Assistant

St Jude's Care Ltd; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pool car

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend

Flexible hours

Care Certificate training

Qualifications access

Career progression

Care Manager support

Blue Light Discounts

Client introductions

No experience needed

Job summary

St Jude’s Care is a family‑run care provider delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care across Weymouth and the South West of England. We seek compassionate people to join as Domiciliary Care Assistants, visiting clients at home and delivering practical care with kindness and respect.

You will travel between clients’ homes, provide personal care and companionship, and help people remain independent in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Be kind, compassionate and respectful, with a genuine desire to support others.
• Person-centred approach; treat everyone with dignity and empathy.
• Reliable, professional and committed to delivering high‑quality care.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with clients, families and colleagues.
• Able to work independently while also being part of a supportive team.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the people we support.
• Have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
• Able to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and practical support per care plans.
• Prompt or administer medication safely and appropriately.
• Prepare meals and support hydration and nutrition.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support.
• Support independence after illness or hospital discharge.
• Assist with daily routines and encourage activity where possible.
• Travel between clients’ homes using a company pool car.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Empathy

Communication

Independence

Flexibility

UK work right

Driving licence

Weekend availability

Job description

St Jude’s Care is a family‑run care provider delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care across Weymouth and the South West of England. We seek compassionate people to join as Domiciliary Care Assistants, visiting clients at home and delivering practical care with kindness and respect.

You will travel between clients’ homes, provide personal care and companionship, and help people remain independent in their own homes.