Domiciliary Care Worker

Domiciliary Care Worker

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time or Part-time
Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per week | Part-time – 20 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

About Verity Healthcare Limited

Verity Healthcare Limited is a growing domiciliary care provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes.

We work with local authorities, the NHS, private hospitals and private clients to provide a wide range of care and support services that help people maintain their independence and quality of life.

We are currently looking for caring, reliable and compassionate Domiciliary Care Workers to join our team in Peterborough.

If you have a genuine passion for supporting others and want to make a positive difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support to service users in their own homes.

You will support individuals with a range of needs, illnesses and disabilities while promoting their dignity, independence, wellbeing and choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to service users in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Support service users with continence management and personal hygiene.
• Assist clients with getting up in the morning and preparing for bed at night.
• Support clients with medication in line with their care plan and agreed level of support.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for people who demonstrate the right values and genuinely care about supporting others.

You should be:

• Caring, compassionate and respectful.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible.
• Confident communicating with service users, families and colleagues.
• Patient and understanding when supporting individuals with different needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Able to follow care plans and instructions accurately.
• Committed to providing a high standard of person-centred care.
• Willing to learn, develop and complete ongoing training.

Experience & Skills

Experience in domiciliary care, healthcare, nursing homes or a similar setting is desirable, but we also welcome applications from individuals who have the right attitude and values and are looking to start or develop their career in care.

Experience with the following would be advantageous:

• Personal care.
• Medication support.
• Moving and handling.
• Hoists and mobility equipment.
• Dementia care.
• Supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Accurate care documentation and digital care records.

What We Offer

Paid training and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Comprehensive induction and training programme.

Consistent rotas and guaranteed contracted hours.

Full-time and part-time contracts available.

Referral bonus for recommending a friend.

Career progression and development opportunities.

Why Join Verity Healthcare?

At Verity Healthcare, our people are at the heart of the care we provide.

We are committed to supporting our care workers through quality training, ongoing development and a positive working environment.

Whether you are an experienced carer or looking to build a career in health and social care, we can provide the training and support you need to develop your skills and progress.

Safer Recruitment

As you will be working with vulnerable adults, Verity Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our safer recruitment process, which includes:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Verification of qualifications and experience, where applicable.
• Comprehensive reference checks, including a recent employer reference.
• Right to work in the UK verification.
• Completion of mandatory training and competency assessments.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Verity Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

We value kindness, accountability, excellence and passion, and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to develop their career with us.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and want to make a genuine difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and join the Verity Healthcare team in Peterborough.

Immediate starts available for successful candidates, subject to completion of our recruitment and compliance checks.