Home care worker

Nurse Plus UK Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cambridge is seeking a compassionate Home Care Worker to provide care in clients' homes. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication administration, and companionship. Ideal candidates should have at least 6 months of care experience and a UK driving license. Competitive hourly rates and continuous training are offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Paid industry-leading training

Ongoing development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in care.
• Must be a driver with access to a car and hold a full UK license.
• A clear enhanced DBS that includes Child and Adult.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care and safe lifting and moving.
• Administer medication and prepare meals.
• Provide general companionship and support.

Skills

Experience in care

Effective communication

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Join Nurseplus as a Home Care Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people in your community? As a Support Worker 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 Choose Nurseplus?

• 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 between £13.50 and £16.00 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay increase to reward your hard work.
• 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 comprehensive, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you’re new to care or have years of experience.
• 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

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Carer/Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and providing general companionship. You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Have a minimum of 6 months experience in care
• Be a driver with access to a car and hold a full UK license
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS that includes Child and Adult, which you can apply for upon registration.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

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.