Homecare Assistant (Male & Female) Drivers for Days and Awake nights

Nurseplus; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Colchester is seeking compassionate Homecare Assistants to provide personal care and support to vulnerable clients in their homes. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in delivering personalized care, with flexibility in shift patterns and the ability to drive. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Weekly pay and competitive rates

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.
• You’ll need an enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
• Experience with clients who require medication via a PEG.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients in their homes.
• Assist clients with nutritional needs and administer medication.
• Offer companionship and ensure clients feel valued.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with clients requiring medication

Ability to work with diverse client needs

Driving license

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Homecare Assistant (Male & Female) Drivers for Days and Awake nights, Colchester

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Colchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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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 options to suit your lifestyle.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.50 and £20.25 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 supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, children, or older adults, we work to pair you with clients you feel most comfortable 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 discounts on the high street and online with a Blue Light Card eligibility.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your role as a Homecare Assistant 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.
• Strong communication skills and a good standard of English are required.
• You’ll need an enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
• Must be a driver.
• Experience with clients who require medication via a PEG.
• Experience working with clients with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

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. Our commitment extends to our staff as well; we foster a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers our team to grow, thrive, and contribute meaningfully to the communities they serve.