Healthcare Assistant / Domiciliary Carer – Newport
Make a Difference Every Day
P&N Healthcare Services Ltd is looking for dedicated, compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistants / Domiciliary Carers to join our team supporting adults in their own homes across the Newport and Torfaen areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and wants to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide person-centred care and practical support, helping our service users maintain their dignity, independence, safety and quality of life within the comfort of their own homes.
Your role may include:
- Providing personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing and toileting
- Supporting service users with mobility, transfers and positioning
- Assisting with meals, eating and meal preparation
- Providing medication support in accordance with care plans and procedures
- Driving between different service users’ homes to provide scheduled care
- Supporting service users to attend appointments and outings where required
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Following individual care plans and risk assessments
- Communicating effectively with service users, relatives and healthcare professionals
- Completing accurate care records and documentation
- Supporting service users to maintain their independence and daily routines
- Carrying out appropriate light domestic tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable home environment
- Reporting concerns, changes in health or wellbeing and incidents promptly
About You
We are looking for people who are:
- Caring, compassionate and respectful
- Reliable, punctual and responsible
- Patient and understanding
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Confident communicating with service users and colleagues
- Able to follow care plans and instructions accurately
- Comfortable using basic IT systems for care records and documentation
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, dignity and person-centred care
Essential Requirements
A full, valid UK driving licence is required for this position.
Previous experience in domiciliary care, home care or a care home is desirable, with at least 6 months’ experience preferred.
Care-related qualifications are desirable but not essential where the candidate can demonstrate the appropriate skills, values and suitability for the role.
Location Requirement
This role involves travelling between different service users’ homes throughout Newport and Torfaen.
Applicants who currently live outside the Newport/Torfaen area must be willing to relocate before starting employment.
Visa Sponsorship
UK visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that applicants requiring visa sponsorship must already be legally residing in the United Kingdom at the time of application. Sponsorship is subject to eligibility requirements and the organisation’s sponsorship requirements. We are unable to consider applicants who are applying from outside the UK.
What We Offer
- £13.25-13.45 per hour pro rata
- Salary from £25,837.50 per year
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Permanent and temp-to-perm opportunities
- Company pension
- Employee referral programme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in care
Working Patterns
Available shifts may include:
- Day shifts
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Every weekend
- Weekend-only part-time work
Working hours will be discussed during the recruitment process and will depend on service requirements and your availability.
Education & Experience
Preferred:
- GCSE/O-Level or equivalent
- Relevant care qualification
- 6 months’ experience in a care home
- 6 months’ experience in home care or domiciliary care
Essential:
- Valid driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
- Good spoken and written English
- Commitment to providing safe, person-centred care
Join P&N Healthcare Services
If you are passionate about supporting adults to live safely and independently in their own homes, we would love to hear from you.
We have 3 vacancies available.
Newport
£13.25-£13.45 per hour
Driving licence required
Full-time & Part-time
Apply Now
Application deadline: 28 September 2026
P&N Healthcare Services Ltd is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and supporting our staff to develop and succeed in their roles.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.25-£13.45 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
