Compassionate Home Care Support Specialist

Safi Homecare service; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Paid induction

Care Certificate

Further training

Nurse-led management

Career progression

Pension

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Job summary

Safi Homecare is seeking a Home Care Support Worker in Market Harborough. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, medication prompting, meal prep and mobility support, with a zero-hours contract starting.

The work is planned around your local area to reduce travel time, and a nurse‑led team is available for advice. Experience in home care and a valid UK driving licence are required, along with a DBS check and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• At least six months of paid experience in home care, community care, supported living or a comparable setting.
• Full UK driving licence and daily access to a car.
• Business use on your car insurance, or willingness to add it before you start.
• Confidence delivering personal care in someone else's home.
• Clear spoken and written English, enough to write accurate notes and speak to families and district nurses.
• Someone who turns up when they say they will.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support with washing, dressing, continence care and personal hygiene, as preferred.
• Prompting or administering medication exactly as set out in the care plan, and recording it properly.
• Preparing meals and drinks, and monitoring eating and drinking.
• Helping people move safely around their own home using hoists, stand aids and equipment.
• Shopping, laundry, light housework and practical daily tasks.
• Spending time with people who see very few others in a week.
• Spotting when something is not right and telling someone the same day.
• Writing up each visit on our electronic care system before you leave.

Skills

Driving licence

Reliable / punctual

Clear spoken English

Right to work in UK

Experience in home care

Communication with families

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Care Certificate

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Safi Homecare is seeking a Home Care Support Worker in Market Harborough. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, medication prompting, meal prep and mobility support, with a zero-hours contract starting.

The work is planned around your local area to reduce travel time, and a nurse‑led team is available for advice. Experience in home care and a valid UK driving licence are required, along with a DBS check and English proficiency.