Domiciliary Support Worker (female)

Tobea Support Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A support services company is seeking a compassionate female Domiciliary Care Worker to provide essential support to individuals in their own homes. Responsibilities include personal care assistance, medication support, and promoting dignity and independence. The ideal candidate will have experience in community-based care and strong communication skills. Flexibility with travel between clients' homes is required. This part-time role focuses on delivering person-centred care, ensuring safety and well-being for female clients only.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in domiciliary care or a similar role is highly desirable.
• Confidence in delivering personal care.
• Basic understanding of medication handling and first aid.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing and grooming.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Administer medication according to care plans.
• Support safe mobility and emergency responses.
• Maintain hygiene in clients’ homes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication skills

Personal care delivery

Medication handling

Job description

Job Title: Domiciliary Care Worker (Female)*
Location: Chatham, East Malling, Sittingbourne, Gillingham (all locations you can not pick location to work)
Job Type: Part-Time
Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle essential

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated female Domiciliary Care Worker to provide essential support to individuals living in their own homes. This role is currently being recruited in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the personal care needs and preferences of the people we support, who are female. The successful candidate will have experience in community-based care, a genuine passion for supporting others, and the ability to promote dignity, independence, and well‑being. You will be responsible for assisting with daily living activities, medication support, mobility, and providing both physical and emotional care in line with person‑centred care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence support.
• Assist with meal preparation, ensuring dietary requirements and preferences are met.
• Prompt and/or administer medication in accordance with agreed care plans.
• Support safe mobility and appropriate moving and handling techniques.
• Respond to emergencies and provide basic first aid where appropriate.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and hygiene in clients’ home environments.
• Record accurate care notes and promptly report changes in client well‑being.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with clients and their families.
• Travel between client homes in a timely, safe, and professional manner.

Requirements

• Previous experience in domiciliary care, community care, or a similar role is highly desirable.
• Confident and competent in delivering personal care.
• Basic understanding of medication handling and first aid.
• Strong communication skills with a respectful, person‑centred approach.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive care team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and high‑quality care provision.

Additional Information

This role is open to female applicants only, in line with the occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as the role involves providing personal care to female clients who have requested same‑gender care for reasons of dignity and privacy. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and want to be part of a caring and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. *sponsorship available on a full time position