Domiciliary Care Assistant

Allbrite Medical Staffing Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working

Full-time & part-time

Induction and training

Career development

Job summary

Allbrit Care in Sunderland provides domiciliary care across Sunderland and County Durham, delivering person-centred support to adults in their own homes. The role involves compassionate personal care, mobility assistance, meal support and medication prompting, with travel between clients.

The successful candidate will be caring, reliable, and able to build positive relationships with clients and their families, while following care plans and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care or health and social care is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe, respectful, and person-centred care.
• Willingness to undertake required training.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including washing, dressing, toileting and continence care.
• Supporting clients with mobility and transfers.
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating and drinking.
• Prompting or administering medication per care plans and procedures.
• Assisting with household tasks as required.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Encouraging independence and participation in daily living.
• Following care plans, risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Noting changes in health or wellbeing and reporting them.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Good communicator

Patient

Team player

Time management

Job description

Salary: Holiday pay, travels allowances, pension contributions

We are looking for caring, reliable and committed individuals to join our domiciliary care team, providing high-quality care and support to adults in their own homes across Sunderland and County Durham.

As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will play an important role in helping people maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life. You will provide person-centred care based on each individual's needs, preferences and care plan.

The role is varied and rewarding, and no two days are necessarily the same.

Key responsibilities

• Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence care.
• Supporting clients with mobility and transfers where required.
• Preparing meals and supporting clients with eating and drinking.
• Prompting or administering medication in accordance with care plans, training and company procedures.
• Supporting clients with household tasks where required.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Encouraging clients to maintain their independence and participate in activities of daily living.
• Following individual care plans, risk assessments and health and safety procedures.
• Recognising and reporting changes in a client's health, wellbeing or circumstances.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date care records.
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting any concerns appropriately.
• Working respectfully with clients, relatives, colleagues and other health and social care professionals.
• Maintaining confidentiality and respecting each client's privacy, dignity, choices and cultural preferences.
• Travelling between clients' homes and ensuring scheduled care visits are completed safely and professionally.

The successful candidate will be:

• Caring, compassionate and respectful.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible.
• A good communicator and listener.
• Patient and understanding.
• Able to build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to follow care plans, instructions and company procedures.
• Able to recognise and report changes in a client's condition or circumstances.
• Organised and able to manage time effectively.
• Professional when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.
• Committed to promoting dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Willing to undertake required training and develop their care skills.

ExperiencePrevious experience in domiciliary care, residential care, nursing or a similar health and social care role is desirable but not essential, as appropriate training and support will be provided to suitable candidates.Candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable adults and be committed to providing safe, respectful and person-centred care.

Driving requirementsA full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle may be required, particularly for roles involving visits to clients across different locations in Sunderland and County Durham.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Full and part-time positions.
• Comprehensive induction and training.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Support from an experienced care team.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop a career in health and social care.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to people's lives.

Allbrit Care is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and supporting our staff to deliver safe, dignified and compassionate care to the people we support.