Domiciliary Care Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Shotton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider in Shotton is seeking compassionate individuals to provide high-quality, person-centred care to clients in their homes. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, and medication, as well as providing companionship. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence, a reliable vehicle, and be flexible with hours, including evenings and weekends. Competitive pay at £12.91 per hour plus mileage allowance is offered.

Benefits

Paid mileage allowance

Full training including Care Certificate

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Company pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Must have unrestricted access to your own reliable and insured vehicle.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Supporting clients with continence needs.
• Preparing nutritious meals and assisting with eating.
• Prompting or administering medication accurately.
• Providing companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assisting clients with mobility and using safety equipment.
• Helping with light domestic tasks.
• Maintaining clear records of care provided.

Skills

Compassionate and Empathetic

Reliable and Punctual

Patient and Respectful

Good Communicator

Trustworthy and Honest

Job description

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes. The primary goal is to enable our clients to live safely, comfortably, and independently while respecting their dignity, privacy, and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Assisting clients with all aspects of personal hygiene, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting in a sensitive and dignified manner.
• Continence Care: Supporting clients with their continence needs respectfully and professionally.
• Nutrition and Hydration: Preparing nutritious meals and snacks according to their dietary needs and preferences, and assisting with eating and drinking where required.
• Medication Assistance: Prompting or administering medication accurately and in line with the client's care plan and company policy.
• Companionship: Providing valuable social interaction, engaging in conversation, and participating in activities to help prevent loneliness and isolation.
• Mobility Support: Assisting clients with moving and handling, using appropriate equipment and techniques to ensure safety.
• Light Domestic Tasks: Helping with tasks such as light cleaning, laundry, and shopping to maintain a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining clear and accurate records of the care and support provided for each visit.

Essential Requirements:

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Must have unrestricted access to your own reliable and insured vehicle.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Compassionate and Empathetic.
• Reliable and Punctual.
• Patient and Respectful.
• A Good Communicator.
• Trustworthy and Honest.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid mileage allowance
• Full training, including the Care Certificate
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Salary / Benefits: £12.91 per hour plus mileage allowance