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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