Healthcare Assistant in Staveley, Derbyshire

Healthcare Assistant – Domiciliary Care

Company: Verity Healthcare Limited
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time | Permanent
Hours: Full-Time (40+ hours) | Part-Time (20–25 hours)

About Verity Healthcare

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

Working alongside Local Authorities, the NHS, private hospitals and private clients, we provide essential care and support that enables individuals to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our expanding team. If you have a genuine passion for helping others and want to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

The Role – Healthcare Assistant

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide essential care and support to individuals with varying health conditions, disabilities and care needs within their own homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality domiciliary care through scheduled home visits.

• Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, bathing and maintaining personal hygiene.

• Supporting service users with mobility, toileting and continence needs.

• Assisting with morning and evening routines, including getting up and going to bed.

• Supporting with medication in accordance with individual care plans and your level of training.

• Preparing meals and drinks, considering dietary requirements and personal preferences.

• Providing light domestic support, including cleaning, laundry and household tasks.

• Promoting independence, dignity, privacy and choice at all times.

• Monitoring service users' wellbeing and reporting any concerns to management.

• Maintaining accurate care records and following safeguarding, health and safety procedures.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate the right attitude, values and commitment to delivering outstanding care.

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or an equivalent nursing qualification.

• Minimum Level 2 English qualification.

• Three verifiable employment or education-related references (essential).

• Right to work in the UK.

• Excellent communication skills and a caring, reliable and professional attitude.

Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Domiciliary Care Worker is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive induction and training will be provided.

What We Offer

At Verity Healthcare, we recognise the importance of our care team and are committed to supporting your development, wellbeing and career progression.

• Paid training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Consistent rotas and guaranteed hours.

• Referral bonus for recommending friends and colleagues.

• Opportunities for career progression and promotion.

• Support towards achieving Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 Health and Social Care qualifications.

• Generous pension scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Mentoring, coaching and ongoing professional support.

• Friendly and supportive working environment.

Why Join Verity Healthcare?

Joining Verity Healthcare means becoming part of a team that genuinely values the work you do.

We believe great care starts with great people. We invest in our employees, recognise their contributions and provide opportunities to develop professionally within the healthcare sector.

Whether you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant or looking to develop your career in care, we want people who share our commitment to kindness, accountability, excellence and passion.

Important Information

This is a permanent position, and we are looking for individuals seeking a long-term opportunity. Please do not apply if you are only looking for temporary or short-term work.

Due to the nature of this role, successful applicants will be working with vulnerable adults and must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and delivering the highest standards of care.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping others, have the required qualifications and want to build a rewarding career in healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through CV-Library and become part of the Verity Healthcare team!

Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment

Verity Healthcare Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment and safeguarding, all successful applicants will undergo:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

• Verification of qualifications and relevant experience.

• Comprehensive employment and character reference checks, including a recent employer reference where applicable.

• Right to work in the UK verification.

Verity Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users.