Domiciliary Care Worker

Papa Home Care Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Chelmsford is looking for compassionate individuals to support older adults in their homes. The role offers flexible shifts, competitive hourly pay, and training opportunities. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, providing companionship, and completing care notes. Ideal candidates must possess good communication skills, a UK driving licence, and the willingness to undertake training and checks. This position is open to full-time and part-time applicants.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Paid travel time

Paid training

Flexible shifts

Uniform & PPE provided

Refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; full training provided.
• Able to work alternate weekends and some evenings.
• Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients at home across Chelmsford and nearby areas.
• Assist with personal care and mobility support.
• Provide medication prompts and hydration support.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Good communication

Job description

About the role

Join our friendly, local team supporting older adults to live safely and happily in their own homes. You’ll provide person-centred support—helping with daily routines, offering companionship, and making a real difference in your community.

What you’ll do

• Visit clients at home across Chelmsford and nearby areas
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) and mobility support
• Provide medication prompts, hydration and nutrition support
• Meal preparation, light housekeeping and shopping
• Offer companionship, conversation, and accompany to appointments
• Update simple care notes and report any concerns promptly

What we’re looking for

• Caring, reliable and respectful—no previous care experience required (full training provided)
• Good communication and professional boundaries
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred)
• Able to work alternate weekends and some evenings
• Right to work in the UK
• Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check (company-assisted)

What you’ll get

• Competitive hourly pay with evening/weekend enhancements
• Paid travel time between visits + £0.40/mile mileage (set to your policy)
• Paid training & shadowing; Care Certificate support; NVQ progression pathways
• Flexible shifts close to home; patch-based rotas to reduce travel
• Uniform & PPE provided, employee support and regular supervision
• Refer-a-friend bonus

Essential Info

• Start date: ASAP (rolling start dates after training and checks)
• Uniform & PPE: Provided
• CQC: Care delivered in line with current regulations
• Equality: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities

How to apply

visit our website: https://papahomecare.co.uk/job-listing/

Application questions

• 1. Do you have a UK driving licence and your own car?
• 2. Postcode (for local patch planning)
• 3. Preferred hours (full-time/part-time) and availability
• 4. Briefly share what draws you to care work

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Job Location

Chelmsford CM2: Location

Chelmsford (and surrounding areas: Billericay, Witham, Braintree, Shenfield, Great Baddow, Writtle, Springfield, Galleywood, Danbury, Broomfield, Boreham + More…)

Language

English (preferred)

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)