Domiciliary Care Worker / Care Assistant

Fenwick Healthcare; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick Healthcare in Hemel Hempstead is seeking reliable and compassionate Domiciliary Care Workers to provide high-quality care in clients' homes across Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas.

You will support service users with day-to-day care, promote independence and dignity, assist with personal care, meal preparation, mobility and social companionship. Travel between visits is required and you will follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with clients, families and colleagues.
• Compassionate, patient and respectful approach to care.
• Reliable and dependable in a home-care setting.
• Willingness to travel between care visits.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in service users' homes.
• Assist with personal care, dressing, washing and daily activities.
• Support meal preparation and household tasks as needed.
• Assist with mobility and maintaining independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Follow individual care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate care records and report any concerns.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals and the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Travel willing

Job description

We are looking for reliable and compassionate Domiciliary Care Workers to provide high-quality care and support to service users in their own homes across Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas.

The successful candidates will support individuals with their day-to-day care needs while promoting their independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support in service users' homes.
• Assist with personal care, dressing, washing and other daily activities.
• Support with meal preparation and household tasks where required.
• Assist service users with mobility and maintaining independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Follow individual care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate care records and report any concerns.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and the care team.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in domiciliary care, supported living or a similar care environment is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, reliable and professional approach.
• Candidates must be willing to travel between care visits.