Home Care Assistant

Nurseplus; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurseplus is seeking dedicated Homecare Workers to provide essential support to clients in their homes. This role includes companionship, personal care, and adhering to individual care plans. With flexible shifts and opportunities for training and development, you'll make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Free training

Annual pay increase

Eligibility for Blue Light card

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 to apply.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Good standard of English and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support clients holistically to promote well-being.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and nutritional needs.
• Adhere to individual care plans.

Skills

Communication

Companionship

Job description

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At Nurseplus, we’re all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We’re big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after.

We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This means our staff get all the chances and tools they need to advance in their careers and help deliver incredible care to those in need. Join us, and let’s make a difference together!

Our services are available within a variety of care settings to a wide number of clients, all with individual needs; you could be supporting people with learning difficulties, complex care needs, mental health needs, dementia, and providing care for older people.

As a Homecare Worker, you will be required to support your client holistically to promote their well-being and ensure they have an excellent quality of life. Support may include companionship, administering medication, assistance with nutritional needs, and providing personal care in clients’ homes. You will also need to adhere to individual care plans.

What Nurseplus can offer you as a Homecare Worker:

• Flexible shifts to fit around you – full or part-time, days, nights, and weekends
• Minimum of 2-hour call length
• Pay rates from £13.41 to £21.29 per hour, weekly pay*
• Free training – in line with the Care Certificate
• Ongoing support and development opportunities with in-house courses and funded qualifications such as distance learning and NVQ Level 2 and 3
• Annual pay increase
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light card, offering discounts online and on the high street

What Nurseplus needs from you as a Homecare Worker:

• You must be over 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK
• A full UK driving license – full travel expenses covered up to 50p per mile
• A good standard of English and effective communication skills
• An enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration (cost of £45.40, refunded after a set period of work)