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

Nurse Plus UK Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Colchester is seeking a compassionate Homecare Assistant to support vulnerable clients in their homes. This role involves personal care, medication administration, and companionship, offering flexible hours and competitive pay ranging from £13.50 to £20.25 per hour. Ideal candidates should be over 18, have strong communication skills, and experience with specific client needs. Join us to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Paid Industry-Leading Training

Ongoing Development

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Good standard of English is required.
• You’ll need an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Administer medication and offer companionship.
• Deliver care in accordance with each client’s individual care plan.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with clients requiring medication via PEG

Experience with clients with cerebral palsy and epilepsy

Job description

Overview

Homecare Assistant

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 opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care directly in clients’ homes. You’ll support individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs, mental health conditions, dementia, or assist elderly clients, making a meaningful difference with every shift.

Why Join Nurseplus Care at home?

• Continuity of Care: We 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 £20.25 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay increase to reward your hard work.
• Deliver Compassionate Care: Help clients live independently and with dignity through companionship, personal care, medication administration, and more, guided by personalised care plans.
• Tailored Client Matching: We match you with clients that align with your skills and passions, whether you want to support individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, children, or older adults.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We cover mandatory training aligned 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: Access thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Homecare 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.
• 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.
• Have experience with clients who require medication via a PEG.
• Experience with 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. We care for our staff just as much as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and contribute to the communities they serve.