Job Title: Domiciliary Care Worker (Female)*
Location: Chatham, East Malling, Sittingbourne, Gillingham (all locations you can not pick location to work)
Job Type: Part-Time
Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle essential
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated female Domiciliary Care Worker to provide essential support to individuals living in their own homes. This role is currently being recruited in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the personal care needs and preferences of the people we support, who are female.
The successful candidate will have experience in community-based care, a genuine passion for supporting others, and the ability to promote dignity, independence, and well-being. You will be responsible for assisting with daily living activities, medication support, mobility, and providing both physical and emotional care in line with person-centred care plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence support.
- Assist with meal preparation, ensuring dietary requirements and preferences are met.
- Prompt and/or administer medication in accordance with agreed care plans.
- Support safe mobility and appropriate moving and handling techniques.
- Respond to emergencies and provide basic first aid where appropriate.
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and hygiene in clients’ home environments.
- Record accurate care notes and promptly report changes in client well-being.
- Build trusting, respectful relationships with clients and their families.
- Travel between client homes in a timely, safe, and professional manner.
Requirements
- Previous experience in domiciliary care, community care, or a similar role is highly desirable.
- Confident and competent in delivering personal care.
- Basic understanding of medication handling and first aid.
- Strong communication skills with a respectful, person-centred approach.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive care team.
- Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and high-quality care provision.
Additional Information
This role is open to female applicants only, in line with the occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as the role involves providing personal care to female clients who have requested same-gender care for reasons of dignity and privacy.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and want to be part of a caring and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
*sponsorship not available on a part time position
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.40 per hour
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Work Location: In person
