Domiciliary Carer
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Domiciliary Carer - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Salary: £13.45 per hour | Location: Queen Elizabeth Court, Aylesford | Type: Permanent, Part-Time | Closing: in 19 days
The Vacancy
Domiciliary Carer - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Village, Queen Elizabeth Court & Greenwich House
Make a real difference every day. Are you a caring, compassionate person who wants a rewarding role supporting veterans and older residents to live independently? We are looking for Domiciliary Carers to join our supportive Care team at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
What you'll be doing
- Providing personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, oral hygiene)
- Supporting mobility, moving and handling safely
- Assisting with medication, including administration and self-medication support
- Helping with nutrition and hydration, meal preparation and kitchen tasks
- Providing companionship, welfare chats and emotional support
- Supporting residents with shopping, appointments and community activities
- Keeping residents' homes clean, safe and comfortable (laundry, cleaning, bed changes)
- Accurately recording care and reporting any concerns in line with CQC and safeguarding requirements
What we're looking for
Essential: A caring, kind and compassionate nature; good communication and listening skills; basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills; physically fit; team player with positive attitude.
Desirable: Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care; use of vehicle; Care Certificate; experience in domiciliary or care settings; ability to work independently.
Important information
- Enhanced DBS check required
- May need to accompany residents outside the village
- Ongoing training provided
The Company
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is a national charity that has been helping those in need for over 100 years, providing support to the Armed Forces community, those with disabilities and those who have found themselves unemployed. We welcome applications from veterans and people with disabilities. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are proud to pay the Real Living Wage.
Benefits
- Competitive Holiday
- Pension Scheme
- Health Insurance Plan
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site Café