Domiciliary Care Worker

Domiciliary Care Worker

Job Title

Care Assistant / Domiciliary Carer

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality personal and practical care to service users in their own homes while promoting independence, dignity, privacy, choice, and wellbeing.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Care

• Assisting with washing, bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Supporting with toileting and continence care
• Assisting with mobility and transfers using appropriate equipment
• Supporting with medication in line with company policy

Daily Living Support

• Preparing meals and assisting with feeding where required
• Assisting with shopping and collecting prescriptions
• Light household duties including cleaning, laundry, and tidying
• Supporting service users to attend appointments and social activities

Emotional Support

• Providing companionship and emotional reassurance
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Respecting service users dignity, privacy, beliefs, and choices

Record Keeping

• Maintaining accurate care records and daily notes
• Reporting concerns, incidents, or safeguarding issues immediately
• Communicating effectively with families and healthcare professionals

Health & Safety

• Following infection prevention and control procedures
• Using PPE appropriately
• Following moving and handling procedures safely
• Adhering to safeguarding and confidentiality policies

Essential Requirements

• Caring and compassionate nature
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake training
• Enhanced AccessNI check required
• Registration with Northern Ireland Social Care Council (or willingness to register)

Desirable Requirements

• Previous care experience
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Medication training
• Moving and handling training

Working Hours

• Flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Full-time and part-time positions available

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid training
• Mileage allowance
• Flexible working patterns
• Career progression opportunities
• Mummy runs

Skills and Qualities

• Compassionate
• Patient
• Professional
• Dependable
• Respectful
• Good time management
• Observant and attentive

Equal Opportunities

The company is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

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