Homecare Support Worker

Nurseplus Care at home; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,597 - 41,686; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and competitive rates

Paid industry-leading training

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

A community care provider in Exeter is seeking a dedicated Community Care Worker to deliver compassionate, personalized care to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and companionship. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and hold a full UK driving licence. This position offers flexible working hours and competitive pay ranging from £13.50 to £30.26 per hour, along with opportunities for ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and eligible to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Strong communication skills and good standard of English required.
• Enhanced DBS is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and nutritional assistance.
• Administer medication and offer companionship.
• Deliver care according to each client’s individual care plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Client matching

Job description

Overview

Community Care Worker

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 Community Care 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence is essential, and we cover full travel expenses up to 45p per mile.
• Strong communication skills and a good standard of English are required.
• You’ll need an enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.

What We’re Looking For

What You’ll Be Doing and What We’re Looking For are addressed above as responsibilities and qualifications. You can refer to those bullet points for specifics, including eligibility and required attributes.

Benefits & Additional Information

• 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 £30.26 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 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 thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

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.