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Allbrite Medical Staffing Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Travel allowances

Pension contributions

Job summary

Allbrite Medical Staffing Ltd is recruiting a dedicated Domiciliary Care Worker to support adults in their own homes across Sunderland and County Durham. You will deliver person-centred care tailored to each individual's needs, respecting privacy, dignity and choices.

The role offers varied responsibilities, the chance to make a real difference daily, and the opportunity to work with a supportive team dedicated to quality home care.

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary or home care is preferred.
• Ability to follow individual care plans and procedures.
• Good communication and accurate record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including washing, dressing and continence care.
• Supporting mobility and transfers for clients.
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating and drinking.
• Prompting or administering medication as directed.
• Supporting clients with household tasks as needed.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Encouraging independence and participation in daily activities.
• Following care plans, risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Reporting changes in health or wellbeing promptly.
• Maintaining up-to-date care records and confidentiality.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Empathy

Commitment

Job description

Salary: Holiday pay, travels allowances, pension contributions

We are looking for caring, reliable and committed individuals to join our domiciliary care team, providing high-quality care and support to adults in their own homes across Sunderland and County Durham.

As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will play an important role in helping people maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life. You will provide person-centred care based on each individual's needs, preferences and care plan.

The role is varied and rewarding, and no two days are necessarily the same.

Key responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence care.
• Supporting clients with mobility and transfers where required.
• Preparing meals and supporting clients with eating and drinking.
• Prompting or administering medication in accordance with care plans, training and company procedures.
• Supporting clients with household tasks where required.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Encouraging clients to maintain their independence and participate in activities of daily living.
• Following individual care plans, risk assessments and health and safety procedures.
• Recognising and reporting changes in a client's health, wellbeing or circumstances.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date care records.
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting any concerns appropriately.
• Working respectfully with clients, relatives, colleagues and other health and social care professionals.
• Maintaining confidentiality and respecting each client's privacy, dignity, choices and cultural preferences.
• Travelling between clients' homes and ensuring scheduled care visits are completed safely and professionally.