We are recruiting for Domicillary Care Workers to work in the community across the High Peak, Derbyshire. All positions are permanent and you can work either part-time or full-time. Our client will not be able offer sponsorship for these roles.
As a Domicillary Care Worker you will be visiting clients in their own homes supporting them with their independence, dignity and well being, providing compassionate, person-centred care and playing a vital role in helping them in meeting their needs. You will have experience of working with vulnerable adults with physical disabilities, learning needs, sensory impairments, mental health needs or age related conditions to live safely and comfortably.
Key responsibilities include:
To deliver high quality personal care to include, washing, dressing, toileting and mobility support where necessary
Assist with medication administration in line with their individual care plan and MAR chart
Support individuals where necessary with meal prep, hydration and nutrion
Provide companionship and emotional support respecting their own preferences and routines
Maintain accurate records of visits, care delivered and raise any concerns
Reporting of safeguarding issues, any health changes or risks to the individual promptly to your line manager
Promote independence and encourage participation in daily activities
Follow infection control procedures and health & safety guidelines
Requirements for the role
Right to work in UK
Enhanced DBS preferably with the update service
Must hold a full UK licence, with business insurance and have access to own vehicle
Previous experience preferred but not essential as full training and induction will be given for the role, interviews are face to face with the client in Buxton, Derbyshire.
Location of areas covered for the role are Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Glossop, New Mills and Tideswell. The hours are flexible but typical starts are 6.45 am with the first call, and finish around 9.30pm, but there is a gap during the day between 2pm - 4pm, these hours are dependent on you working full or part-time