Domiciliary Care Assistant

Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Assistant

Location: Cumbria
Salary: £13.80 – £16.80 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time | Permanent

We're Hiring: Care Workers / Domiciliary Care Assistants | Cumbria

Verity Healthcare is looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Care Workers to join our growing domiciliary care team across Cumbria.

If you're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives and enjoy supporting individuals to remain independent in their own homes, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or an equivalent healthcare or nursing qualification.
• Minimum Level 2 English.
• The Right to Work in the UK.
• Three verifiable work or education references.
• A caring, compassionate, and professional approach.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is desirable but not essential.

About the Role

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred care to clients within their own homes, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and support with daily hygiene.
• Assisting with medication.
• Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting with mobility and daily living activities.
• Carrying out light household duties.
• Maintaining accurate care records.
• Reporting concerns or changes in service users' wellbeing to senior staff.
• Delivering compassionate, safe, and dignified care at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in care is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring and empathetic nature.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
• Ability to travel between service users within your allocated area.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £13.80–£16.80 per hour.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Consistent rota and guaranteed hours.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Support towards Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 Health & Social Care qualifications.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing mentoring and support from an experienced management team.

Why Join Verity Healthcare?

At Verity Healthcare, we believe outstanding care starts with outstanding people. You'll be joining a supportive team that values compassion, professionalism, and continuous development while making a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable people across Cumbria.

Whether you're looking to continue your career in care or take the next step in your professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, reference checks, qualification verification, and Right to Work checks as part of our safer recruitment process.