Job description
Job Title: Domiciliary Care Support Worker
Company: Quartz Care
Reporting to: Registered Manager
Purpose: We have an exciting new opportunity, for the right candidate- based across the St Helens area. The areas we are recruiting for are as follows:
- Newton
- Haydock
- Clockface
- Rainhill
- Sutton
- Bold
- Thatto Heath
- Windle
- Eccleston
We are recruiting for both Drivers and Walkers across these areas.
The role of a Domiciliary Care Support Worker is to work without direct supervision in the home of the client, providing high-quality care and support. This includes personal, social, and domestic assistance while adhering to the client’s individual care and support plan. The goal is to enable clients to remain safely in their own homes with as much independence as possible.
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities:
- Personal Care:
- Assist clients with personal care needs as detailed in their individual care plan.
- Ensure clients understand available care and treatment choices.
- Communicate effectively with clients, carers, and other professionals.
- Report significant changes in clients’ health and support needs to the Team Leader.
- Administer clients’ medication in line with company policy.
- Safeguarding and Safety:
- Identify and prevent potential abuse.
- Respond to allegations of abuse.
- Report incidents or accidents promptly.
- Maintain hygiene standards and infection control.
- Communication and Relationships:
- Understand company policies and procedures.
- Promote clients’ right to choice and independence.
- Treat clients with respect, privacy, and dignity.
Additional Benefits:
- Hourly rate: £13.50 per hour
- Access to the Early pay system
- Paid mileage
- Wellbeing support
- MOT and business insurance covered
- Hours between 7am and 11pm, Monday to Sunday - must be available for at least 1 day every weekend or alternate weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Physical Setting:
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving licence and access to your own vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- St Helens, Merseyside (required)
Work Location: On the road
