Support Worker

Company Overview

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
At Homecare Gurus, our mission is a true reflection of our name. We aim to be a leading source of expertise and trusted guidance in the homecare industry. We are unwavering in our commitment to provide compassionate and tailored care solutions right where they matter most. With a deep understanding of the needs of those we serve, we deliver services that are as unique as each of our clients. Our team of skilled professionals upholds the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that every individual we assist receives person-centred care, support and attention they deserve.
Summary
Were recruiting experienced Support Workers to support adults in their own homes across Weymouth, DT4 Post Code . If you want flexible work with the option of short visits, sleep-ins, and live-in placements , wed like to hear from you.
What youll do (domiciliary care)
Provide personal care (washing, dressing, continence support) while promoting dignity and independence
Support with mobility , safe transfers and repositioning
Help with meal and drink preparation and basic nutrition support
Medication support (prompting/assisting/administering as trained and per care plan)
Light domestic tasks linked to care needs (e.g., tidying, laundry, shopping support)
Maintain accurate daily notes/records and follow individual care plans (person-centred care)
Sleep-in & live-in care
Sleep-ins: stay overnight to provide reassurance and respond if support is needed (treated as working time in many cases depending on requirements).
Live-in care: provide day-to-day support in the persons home including personal care, meals, companionship and household routines.
What we offer
From £14.00 per hour
Referral rewards + bonus/loyalty scheme (where applicable)
Health & wellbeing programme
Ongoing training, webinars and NVQ support (up to Level 5)
Essential requirements
Minimum 1 year UK domiciliary care experience
Enhanced DBS (required)
Right to work in the UK
Mandatory training certificates in date (list below)
Able to travel across the areas listed (driving licence + car strongly preferred)
Mandatory training (required)
Moving & Handling (incl. practical), First Aid/Medication, Health & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, Safeguarding Adults, Dementia, Food Hygiene & Allergy Awareness, Fire Safety, PPE, GDPR, Equality / Diversity / Human Rights, Lone Working, Nutrition / Fluids & Hydration. xwzovoh
Apply now with your CV.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
Do you have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle?
Experience:
Domiciliary Care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Enhanced DBS (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Weymouth DT4 0AH (preferred)
Work Location: In person