Domiciliary Care Worker
Location: Brighton & Hove (Moulsecoomb, Saltdean, Woodingdean, and Marina)
Salary: £12.71 per hour + Mileage Allowance
Hours: Full-time & Part-time roles available (Flexible morning, evening, and weekend shifts)
Are you looking for a deeply rewarding career in social care where you can make a genuine difference every single day? As a Domiciliary Care Worker with Carepoint Services, you will empower local residents across Brighton & Hove to live independently in their own homes with dignity, respect, and compassion. Whether you are entirely new to the care sector or bring previous care experience, working as a Domiciliary Care Worker with us offers a supportive pathway to build a long-term, fulfilling career with a CQC-rated \"Good\" lead provider.
1. Responsibilities
As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will deliver high-quality, person-centered support tailored to the individual needs of our service users across the Brighton & Hove community. Your core duties will include:
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Personal Care & Hygiene: Assisting individuals with personal care, dressing, washing, and mobility while promoting their independence and dignity.
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Nutrition & Household Support: Preparing nutritious meals, handling light housework, and running local shopping errands.
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Medication & Administration: Administering prescribed medication safely and maintaining accurate, clear daily care records.
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Wellbeing & Companionship: Providing vital emotional support, encouragement, and regular companionship to enhance overall quality of life.
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Community Support: Representing Carepoint Services reliably during morning (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM) and evening (5:00 PM -10:00 PM) visits, including weekend rota cover.
2. Skills and Background for the Role
We are looking for compassionate, dependable individuals who share our passion for high standards of care. The ideal Domiciliary Care Worker candidate will demonstrate:
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Core Qualities: A naturally caring, empathetic, and reliable nature, with strong listening and interpersonal skills.
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Flexibility & Commitment: Availability to work flexible shift patterns, including morning or evening blocks and weekend routines.
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Travel Capability: Ability to travel efficiently between service users' homes across Moulsecoomb, Saltdean, Woodingdean, and the Marina area (access to a vehicle is advantageous; mileage paid).
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Background: No prior professional experience is required we welcome career changers as well as experienced care workers. Full structured induction and ongoing training are provided to every new Home Care Assistant.
What Carepoint Services Offers You
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Pay & Perks: Competitive £12.71/hr starting rate + mileage allowance + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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Recognition: \"Carer of the Month\" reward schemes to celebrate your dedication.
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Growth: Funded professional qualifications (NVQ/QCF diplomas in Health & Social Care) and clear pathways for career progression.
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Security: Join a reputable, CQC-rated \"Good\" Lead Provider working in partnership with local authorities across Sussex, Surrey, London, and Oxfordshire.
How to Apply
Ready to start your journey as a Domiciliary Care Worker with Carepoint Services? Apply today with your CV, and our recruitment team will be in touch for an informal discussion.
Carepoint Services are a Domiciliary Care Service working with a variety of Local Authorities across London, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Sussex.
All of our services are rated GOOD by our regulator CQC.
We pride ourselves on our experience, person centred care and good reputation for excellence and is the reason why we are Lead Provider in several Boroughs.
