Home Care Assistant - Domiciliary Care
Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time/Flexible Hours
Salary: Competitive (plus mileage and enhanced rates where applicable)
About the Role
At Smeaton Healthcare, we are passionate about helping people remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes. As a Home Care Assistant within our Short Visits Team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to customers living within the community.
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will travel between customers' homes, supporting them with everyday tasks while promoting dignity, choice and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
- Assist customers with medication in line with training and company policies.
- Prepare meals and support with nutrition and hydration.
- Support customers with mobility and safe moving and handling.
- Complete light domestic duties where required.
- Provided companionship and emotional support.
- Accurately record all care provided using our digital care management system.
- Report any safeguarding concerns, health changes or incidents promptly.
- Work in accordance with CQC regulations, company policies, and best practice.
- Maintain effective communication with customers, families and colleagues.
- Travel independently between customer visits throughout your allocated area.
What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for compassionate, reliable individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
You will have:
- A caring and compassionate nature.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently and use your initiative.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- A commitment to delivering outstanding person-centred care.
- Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided.
Essential Requirements:
- Full UK Driving License
- Access to your own vehicle suitable for community care work and insured for business use.
- Right to Work in the UK
- Willingness to undertake mandatory training
- Successful completion of an Enhanced DBS Check
What We Offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Paid induction and ongoing training
- Career progression opportunities
- Flexible working patterns
- Mileage allowance
- Supportive management team
- Employee wellbeing support
- Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
Skilled Worker VISA Sponsorship:
Smeaton Healthcare is proud to support international recruitment and will consider Skilled Worker VISA Sponsorship for exceptional candidates where there is a genuine business need.
To be considered for Sponsorship, applicants must:
- Already be living and working in the UK
- Have a Full British Driving License
- Have access to their own vehicle suitable for community care work
- Successfully complete their probationary period
- Demonstrate excellent attendance, reliability, performance and compliance
- Meet all Home Office eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Where applicable, this includes the requirement for candidates switching from certain immigration routes to have been legally employed by Smeaton Healthcare as a care worker for at least 3 months before a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) can be assigned.
- Meet all salary, qualification and immigration requirements in force at the time of application
Please note that Sponsorship opportunities are limited, are subject to business need, Home Office regulations and our sponsor license obligations, and cannot be guaranteed.
Join Our Team:
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely improve people's lives every day, we would love to hear from you. At Smeaton Healthcare, we believe great care starts with great people. Whether you're beginning your care career or looking for your next opportunity, we will support you every step of the way.
Work Location: In person
