Domiciliary Care Worker

Carepoint-Services-Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Carer of the Month

NVQ/QCF diplomas funded

Career progression

Job summary

Carepoint Services in Brighton & Hove is recruiting a Domiciliary Care Worker to support local residents in their own homes with dignity and respect. You will deliver person-centred care, assist with personal hygiene, meals, light housekeeping, and accompany service users on visits across Moulsecoomb, Saltdean, Woodingdean, and the Marina area.

Flexible full-time or part-time shifts available. We offer a starting rate of £12.71 per hour plus mileage allowance, with an excellent induction and

Qualifications

• No prior professional experience required; career changers welcome.
• Full structured induction and ongoing training provided.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, dressing, washing and mobility assistance.
• Nutrition and light housekeeping; accompany local errands.
• Medication administration and accurate daily records.
• Wellbeing support and regular companionship.
• Community visits across Brighton & Hove with scheduled morning/evening shifts and weekend rota.

Skills

Empathetic

Reliable

Strong listening

Interpersonal skills

Flexible shifts

Travel between homes

Education

NVQ/QCF diplomas in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Brighton & Hove (Moulsecoomb, Saltdean, Woodingdean, and Marina)

Salary: £12.71 per hour + Mileage Allowance

Hours: Full-time & Part-time roles available (Flexible morning, evening, and weekend shifts)

Are you looking for a deeply rewarding career in social care where you can make a genuine difference every single day? As a Domiciliary Care Worker with Carepoint Services, you will empower local residents across Brighton & Hove to live independently in their own homes with dignity, respect, and compassion. Whether you are entirely new to the care sector or bring previous care experience, working as a Domiciliary Care Worker with us offers a supportive pathway to build a long-term, fulfilling career with a CQC-rated \"Good\" lead provider.

1. Responsibilities

As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will deliver high-quality, person-centered support tailored to the individual needs of our service users across the Brighton & Hove community. Your core duties will include:

• Personal Care & Hygiene: Assisting individuals with personal care, dressing, washing, and mobility while promoting their independence and dignity.


• Nutrition & Household Support: Preparing nutritious meals, handling light housework, and running local shopping errands.


• Medication & Administration: Administering prescribed medication safely and maintaining accurate, clear daily care records.


• Wellbeing & Companionship: Providing vital emotional support, encouragement, and regular companionship to enhance overall quality of life.


• Community Support: Representing Carepoint Services reliably during morning (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM) and evening (5:00 PM -10:00 PM) visits, including weekend rota cover.

2. Skills and Background for the Role

We are looking for compassionate, dependable individuals who share our passion for high standards of care. The ideal Domiciliary Care Worker candidate will demonstrate:

• Core Qualities: A naturally caring, empathetic, and reliable nature, with strong listening and interpersonal skills.


• Flexibility & Commitment: Availability to work flexible shift patterns, including morning or evening blocks and weekend routines.


• Travel Capability: Ability to travel efficiently between service users' homes across Moulsecoomb, Saltdean, Woodingdean, and the Marina area (access to a vehicle is advantageous; mileage paid).


• Background: No prior professional experience is required we welcome career changers as well as experienced care workers. Full structured induction and ongoing training are provided to every new Home Care Assistant.

What Carepoint Services Offers You

• Pay & Perks: Competitive £12.71/hr starting rate + mileage allowance + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).


• Recognition: \"Carer of the Month\" reward schemes to celebrate your dedication.


• Growth: Funded professional qualifications (NVQ/QCF diplomas in Health & Social Care) and clear pathways for career progression.


• Security: Join a reputable, CQC-rated \"Good\" Lead Provider working in partnership with local authorities across Sussex, Surrey, London, and Oxfordshire.

Carepoint Services are a Domiciliary Care Service working with a variety of Local Authorities across London, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Sussex.

All of our services are rated GOOD by our regulator CQC.

We pride ourselves on our experience, person centred care and good reputation for excellence and is the reason why we are Lead Provider in several Boroughs.