Domiciliary/Home Care Worker
Location: Gloucestershire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive rate
Role Type & Hours
- Full-time positions available
- Part-time/Bank hours (covering Night shifts & Homecare)
- Flexible working patterns to support work–life balance
Please note: This is a community-based role. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to their own vehicle as travel between clients’ homes is essential, and already have the legal right to work in the UK.
About Us
We are a values-led home care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes across Gloucestershire. We support people with a wide range of needs, enabling them to live safely, comfortably, and independently within their community.
Our service users include individuals with diverse and sometimes complex needs, including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, physical disabilities, long-term health conditions, and mental health needs. We work in partnership with families, healthcare professionals, and commissioners to ensure care is delivered with dignity, compassion, and professionalism.
About the Role
We are looking for dedicated, compassionate Domiciliary Care Workers to join our growing team. You will provide hands-on care and support to people in their own homes, following individualised care plans and promoting independence, choice, and wellbeing.
This role is ideal for carers who are confident supporting diverse needs, including complex cases, and who understand the importance of building trusting, respectful relationships with clients and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality personal care in line with individual care and support plans
- Support with washing, bathing, dressing, continence care, and personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and respect
- Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and safe moving and handling
- Support clients with medication at the agreed level, in line with training and care plans
- Provide emotional support, reassurance, and companionship
- Prepare meals and drinks in line with nutritional, cultural, and personal preferences
- Carry out light domestic duties such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying as outlined in the care plan
- Accurately record care delivered using care notes or digital systems
- Observe changes in clients’ physical or mental health and report concerns promptly
- Work in line with safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, families, and other professionals
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Previous experience working in domiciliary care or similar care settings
- Experience supporting people with diverse needs, including complex care
- Knowledge or experience of epilepsy, dementia/Alzheimer’s etc.
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate personal care while preserving dignity
- Understanding of medication support and care documentation
- Good communication skills and a caring, respectful approach
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
What We Offer
- Paid training and ongoing CPD opportunities
- Supportive management and a friendly team culture
- Consistent rotas where possible
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Pension scheme
- A role where your work genuinely makes a difference
Equality, Diversity & Safer Recruitment
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace.
As this role involves working with vulnerable adults, all successful applicants will be subject to a safer recruitment process, including:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Verification of qualifications and employment history
- Reference checks
- Right to work in the UK verification
How to Apply
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality home care and feel this role is right for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply by submitting your CV
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
