Home Care Assistant - Complex Care Adults

Nurseplus UK Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Paid Training

NVQ Level 2/3 funding

Job summary

Nurseplus UK Ltd is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred home care across the community. You will work with clients in their own homes, helping maintain independence and dignity on every visit.

Responsibilities include personal care, nutritional support, medication administration and companionship, guided by individual care plans. We offer paid training, ongoing supervision, and opportunities for funded NVQ qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering care in clients' homes or community settings is preferred.
• Good spoken English and clear communication abilities.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to clients in their own homes.
• Assist with nutritional needs and ensure hydration and feeding safety.
• Administer prescribed medications as directed and document appropriately.
• Offer companionship and monitor wellbeing, reporting changes to supervisors.

Job description

Domiciliary care Assistant - £16.00 p/h

Join Nurseplus as a Homecare Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people in your community? As a Homecare Assistant with Nurseplus Care at home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care directly in the comfort of clients’ homes. Whether you’re supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs, mental health conditions, dementia, or assisting elderly clients, you’ll be making a meaningful difference with every shift.

Why Join Nurseplus Care at home?

• Continuity of Care: We strive to provide continuity with the same clients and consistent hours each week. Whether you prefer short visits traveling from home to home or longer 12-hour shifts in one location, we have a variety of options to suit your lifestyle.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn £13.50 and £30.26 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay increase to reward your hard work (Enhanced Pay for Complex Care from £16.50)
• Deliver Compassionate Care: Make a lasting impact by helping clients live independently and with dignity, through companionship, personal care, medication administration, and more, all guided by personalised care plans.
• Tailored Client Matching: We believe in matching you with clients that align with your skills and passions. Whether you're looking to support individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, children, or older adults, we work to pair you with the clients you feel most comfortable and confident working with.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.
• Ongoing Development: Benefit from continuous support and development opportunities, including in-house courses and funded qualifications like NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Domiciliary care assistant, your role is vital to improving the quality of life of those you support. You’ll provide personal care, assist with nutritional needs, administer medication, and offer companionship – ensuring clients feel valued and cared for in their own homes. All care is delivered in accordance with each client's individual care plan, tailored to their needs.

What We’re Looking For

You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.

Experience assisting adults with clinical needs e.g PEG feeding, Tracheostomy Care ,Seizure management, Catheter Care is essential but not mandatory as training will be provided.

A UK driving licence & access to a vehicle

Strong communication skills and a good standard of English are required.

You’ll need an enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.

If you're ready to deliver outstanding care in the community and make a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to our dedicated Nurseplus Care at home team!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support.

But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.