Domiciliary Care Assistant

Invest Solutions Limited; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training & CPD

Consistent Rotas & Guaranteed Hours

Employee Referral Bonus

Career progression opportunities

Generous Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Mentoring & Coaching

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Verity Healthcare Limited is seeking a Domiciliary Care Worker to support clients in their own homes in Waltham Abbey and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care and assistance with daily activities.

You'll provide personal care, support with daily routines, and help maintain independence. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable. Safer recruitment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care with dignity and respect.
• Knowledge of medication administration and care plans.
• Experience using mobility equipment and safe moving & handling techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and families.
• Strong record-keeping skills and attention to detail.
• A caring, reliable and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to clients in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, continence care and personal hygiene.
• Support clients with getting up in the morning and preparing for bed.
• Administer or assist with medication in line with individual care plans.
• Maintain accurate care records and medication documentation using company systems.
• Prepare meals and drinks while respecting clients' dietary requirements, preferences and cultural needs.
• Carry out light household duties, including cleaning, laundry and maintaining a safe home environment.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Mobility equipment

Communication

Record-keeping

Compassionate approach

Job description

Domiciliary Care Worker – Waltham Abbey, Essex

Waltham Abbey, Essex

£13.80 – £16.80 per hour

Verity Healthcare Limited

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKER

Required to start ASAP

Salary / Contract

• Full-Time: 45 hours per week
• Part-Time: 25 hours per week

About Us

Verity Healthcare Limited is a leading domiciliary care provider delivering high-quality care to individuals in their own homes across Waltham Abbey and the surrounding areas. We work closely with local authorities, the NHS, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), private hospitals, and private clients to help people maintain their independence while remaining in the comfort of their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will:

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to clients in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, continence care, and personal hygiene.
• Support clients with getting up in the morning and preparing for bed.
• Administer or assist with medication in line with individual care plans.
• Maintain accurate care records and medication documentation using company systems.
• Prepare meals and drinks while respecting clients' dietary requirements, preferences, and cultural needs.
• Carry out light household duties, including cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe home environment.

We're looking for individuals who have:

• Experience providing personal care while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Knowledge of medication administration and following care plans.
• Experience using mobility equipment and safe moving & handling techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build trusting relationships with clients and their families.
• Strong record-keeping skills and attention to detail.
• A caring, reliable, and compassionate approach.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

Please Note

We provide care to people from all backgrounds and are committed to delivering the highest standards of care to every service user.

Verity Healthcare Limited is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or background.

As this role involves working with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks.

What We Offer

• Paid Training & Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Consistent Rotas & Guaranteed Hours
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing Mentoring & Coaching
• Supportive and Friendly Team Environment

Why Join Verity Healthcare?

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Opportunities to develop your career within a growing organisation.
• A supportive management team committed to your success.
• Make a genuine difference in your local community.

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Verification of qualifications and employment history.
• Comprehensive reference checks, including a recent employer reference.
• Right to work in the UK verification