Home Care Specialist: Compassionate, Independent Support

Town and Country Homecare; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee of the month scheme

Extra annual leave on birthday

Joining bonus £500 (2026)

Travel time paid

Uniform and PPE provided

Enhanced DBS checks paid

Job summary

Town and Country Homecare provides person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes. The role covers personal care, medication support, household tasks, and safeguarding compliance, with shifts including mornings, evenings, and some weekend work.

Training is provided, with DBS checks and PPE supplied. Essential requirements include a full UK driving licence, caring and compassionate nature, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• Male and female applicants welcome.
• Caring, compassionate, and patient nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training (Care Certificate).
• Enhanced DBS check.
• NVQ / QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, mobility and nutrition.
• Administer or prompt prescribed medication per policy.
• Provide light domestic tasks and accompany to appointments.
• Maintain confidential care records and monitor progress.
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately.
• Follow GDPR, H&S and infection control standards.
• Uphold dignity, respect and professionalism.
• Working hours include mornings, evenings, sleep-ins; weekend shifts required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Good communication and interpersonal

Independence and teamwork

Willingness to train

DBS check

Education

NVQ / QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Town and Country Homecare provides person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes. The role covers personal care, medication support, household tasks, and safeguarding compliance, with shifts including mornings, evenings, and some weekend work.

Training is provided, with DBS checks and PPE supplied. Essential requirements include a full UK driving licence, caring and compassionate nature, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team.