Domiciliary Care Assistant

Prime Healthcare Solutions Ltd; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Solutions Ltd is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred care in clients' homes. You will support daily living tasks, personal care and emotional well-being, helping individuals live independently with dignity.

Applicants should be caring, reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with good literacy/numeracy and a willingness to undertake training. Driving may be required for travel between visits.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and patient nature.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks (washing, bathing, dressing) and mobility
• Support with daily living activities (meals, shopping, housekeeping)
• Provide companionship and emotional support to service users
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and report changes
• Maintain confidential records and observe safeguarding policies

Skills

Caring/compassionate/patient

Communication/listening

Reliability/punctuality/trustworthy

Independence/Teamwork

Literacy/Numeracy

Training/willingness to develop

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Domiciliary Care Assistant

Job Summary

A Domiciliary Care Assistant provides compassionate, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. The role supports people to live independently, safely and with dignity by assisting with daily living tasks, companionship and emotional support.

This role is ideal for caring, reliable individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in their local community

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care

• Assist with washing, bathing, showering and personal hygiene
• Support with dressing, grooming and toileting
• Assist with mobility, transfers and use of mobility aids
• Support continence care where required

Daily Living Support

• Help service users prepare meals and drinks
• Assist with feeding where necessary
• Prompt or administer medication in line with care plans and training
• Support with light household tasks (laundry, cleaning, shopping)

Emotional & Social Support

• Provide companionship and meaningful conversation
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Support social outings, appointments and activities
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns

Health & Safety

• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments
• Maintain accurate daily care records and report changes
• Follow safeguarding, infection control and health & safety policies
• Maintain confidentiality and respect at all times

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Caring, compassionate and patient nature
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake training and development

Desirable

• Previous care experience within domiciliary care
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)

Working Conditions

• Work takes place in clients' homes in the community
• Flexible working patterns including mornings, evenings and weekends
• Travel between visits required
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Driver