Domiciliary Care Assistant

Verity Healthcare Limited; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training and CPD

Consistent Rota/Guaranteed Hours

Referral bonus

Great opportunity for progression

Generous pension scheme

Bicycle scheme

Employee assistance program

Mentoring/Coaching for excellence

Job summary

Verity Healthcare Limited is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to join our team in Hertford, Hertfordshire. You will manage a caseload of children, young people and adults, delivering personal care and support in clients’ homes.

We offer paid training, guaranteed hours, a pension, and opportunities for progression. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures are part of our commitment to safe recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support in clients’ homes.
• Ability to assist with medication per care plan and monitoring.
• Proficiency with care logs or digital systems and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to Clients in their homes.
• Assist clients with toileting, hygiene, and daily routines.
• Support morning wake up and evening routines.
• Administer medications as detailed in care plans.
• Maintain accurate care and medication records.
• Prepare meals respecting likes, dislikes and nutritional needs.
• Perform light household duties as per care plans.
• Observe health and safety rules and raise concerns to supervisor.
• Perform other duties within scope as required by management.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Communication

Health and safety

Tools

Care logs software

Hoists

Mobility aids

Job description

We’re hiring domiciliary care workers Verity healthcare limited (part of verity group limited) Job location: hertford, hertfordshire Salary/contract Full-time contract—45 hours per week Part-time contract—25 hours per week

We’re looking for a Domiciliary Care Assistant to join our team and manage a caseload of children, young people and adult packages.

Verity Healthcare Limited is a domiciliary care company operating with trained care workers who attend to the needs of our service users in their own homes. We work with local authorities, the NHS, CCGs, private hospitals, and private clients. We provide a wide range of care services to help our clients maintain their independence in their homes.

Verity Healthcare Limited is looking for passionate and caring healthcare assistants to join our enthusiastic team of domiciliary carers. We are recruiting care assistants who have the right values—kindness, accountability, excellence, and passion—and exhibit a positive attitude in providing quality care and support for the less able individuals. You must be willing to develop yourself and your skills.

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKERS' DUTIES:

• To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses, and disabilities from door to door
• To assist Clients with toileting, continence management, and personal hygiene
• To assist clients in getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.
• To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment
• To maintain detailed, accurate records concerning care and medication support given and tasks undertaken
• To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s likes/dislikes, nutritional needs, and cultural requirements
• To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management
• To observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote the health and safety of self and others, and raise any concerns to the Field Care Supervisor.
• Any other duties requested by senior management that are within the scope of the post.

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKERS' SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Skilled in assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming while preserving dignity and privacy.
• Experienced in administering medication safely, monitoring health conditions, and following care plans.
• Trained in the safe use of hoists, mobility aids, and transferring techniques to prevent injury.
• Builds trusting relationships with clients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication.
• Accurately documents care provided using care logs or digital systems, and maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

PLEASE NOTE:

We provide care for people from all backgrounds, and we are looking for passionate carers who can demonstrate the highest quality of care to ensure our service users are always treated with nothing but the best.

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability, or sexuality. This work involves working with vulnerable people so background checks are conducted to ensure only the right people are working for us.

We OFFER

• Paid Training and CPD
• Consistent Rota/Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus (for referring a friend)
• Great opportunity for progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Bicycle scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Mentoring/Coaching for excellence, and many more

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Comprehensive training and induction program.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Employee well-being and assistance programs.

Verity Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment:

Verity Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. As part of our safer recruitment process, all successful applicants will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Verification of qualifications and experience. Comprehensive reference checks, including a recent employer reference. Right to work in the UK verification

Verity Healthcare Limited