Homecare Assistant

Nurseplus UK Ltd; Saltwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider in the UK is looking for a Homecare Assistant to deliver compassionate care in clients’ homes. This role involves providing personal care, assisting with nutritional needs, and administering medication. Applicants must be over 18 years old, have strong communication skills, and be eligible to work in the UK. This position offers flexible working hours and competitive pay rates between £13.50 and £20.25 per hour.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Paid training

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Administer medication and offer companionship.
• Deliver care according to individual care plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good standard of English

Job description

Overview

Join Nurseplus as a Homecare Assistant – make a real difference in your community every day. Provide compassionate care directly in clients’ homes within the social care sector, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs, mental health conditions, dementia, or elderly clients.

Why Join Nurseplus Care at home?

• Continuity of care with the same clients and consistent hours each week. Options include short visits between homes or longer 12-hour shifts in one location. We can accommodate full or part-time work and rotating weekend support.
• Weekly pay and competitive rates: earnings between £13.50 and £20.25 per hour, with weekly pay and potential annual pay increases. Bank holiday pay enhanced.
• Deliver compassionate care to help clients live independently and with dignity, including companionship, personal care, medication administration, and more, guided by personalised care plans.
• Tailored client matching: we pair you with clients that align with your skills and interests, whether you prefer supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, children, or older adults.
• Paid, industry-leading training aligned with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, designed to develop your skills.
• Ongoing development: access in-house courses and funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
• Blue Light Card: eligibility for thousands of discounts on high street and online.
• Refer a Friend: refer a friend and receive a payment after your referral completes 100 hours within 3 months.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Homecare Assistant, your role is vital to improving the quality of life for those you support. You will provide personal care, assist with nutritional needs, administer medication, and offer companionship, ensuring clients feel valued and cared for in their own homes. Care is delivered according to 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.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and a good standard of English.
• An enhanced DBS clearance, 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 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 high-quality care. We also care for our staff by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that enables growth and meaningful contribution to the communities we serve.