Domiciliary Carer

Walfinch Home Care Sutton Coldfield; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Walfinch Home Care Sutton Coldfield is seeking a dedicated Domiciliary Carer to provide home care visits in Royal Sutton Coldfield. You will assist with personal care, meal preparation, hydration, and medication prompts, while maintaining safety and dignity.

Role requires reliability, good time management, and the ability to travel locally between client homes. You will keep detailed records, follow care plans, and report concerns to supervisors or healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in providing personal care, companionship, and practical support to people in their own homes.
• Ability to follow care plans, maintain clear records, and communicate effectively with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Reliability in working to scheduled visits, with good time management and ability to travel locally between client homes.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and safe working practices in line with health and social care guidelines.
• Empathy, patience, and a respectful approach to supporting people with varying needs.
• Willingness to undertake care training and pursue qualifications such as NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills, and the ability to use simple systems for recording care.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care, such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support with meal preparation and staying hydrated.
• Provide medication prompts and monitor wellbeing during visits.
• Assist with light household tasks to maintain a safe home environment.
• Offer companionship and build trusting relationships with clients.
• Record visits accurately and follow care plans; report concerns to supervisors.

Skills

Personal care

Record keeping

Time management

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Empathy

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Company Description Walfinch Home Care Sutton Coldfield provides high-quality, person-centered care to individuals living in and around Royal Sutton Coldfield, helping people remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. The service focuses on dignity, respect, and promoting independence, tailoring support to each person’s needs and preferences. Team members work closely with families and other professionals to ensure consistent, reliable, and compassionate care. The organization values professional development, offers ongoing training, and encourages carers to build long-term relationships with the people they support.

Role Description The Domiciliary Carer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Royal Sutton Coldfield, providing home care visits within the local community. Day-to-day tasks include assisting individuals with personal care, such as washing, dressing, and toileting, supporting with meal preparation, hydration, and medication prompts, and helping with light household tasks to maintain a safe environment. The role also involves offering companionship, monitoring wellbeing, and reporting any concerns to supervisors or healthcare professionals. Domiciliary Carers keep accurate records of visits, follow care plans, and travel between clients’ homes according to a rota, ensuring that care is delivered respectfully, safely, and in line with regulatory and company standards.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in providing personal care, companionship, and practical support to people in their own homes.
• Ability to follow care plans, maintain clear records, and communicate effectively with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Reliability in working to scheduled visits, with good time management and the ability to travel locally between client homes.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and safe working practices in line with health and social care guidelines.
• Empathy, patience, and a respectful approach to supporting people with varying physical, cognitive, or emotional needs.
• Willingness to undertake care training and pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills, and the ability to use simple electronic or paper-based systems for recording care.
• Right to work in the UK; a valid driving license and access to a vehicle are highly beneficial for community-based visits.