At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to individuals in their own homes.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and relationship building.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while promoting independence and dignity for others.
- Qualifications: Compassionate attitude, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Portsmouth Full-time Competitive Posted 30 May 2026
Job Description
- Domiciliary Care Worker Job Description
- Role Purpose
A Domiciliary Care Worker provides high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes, enabling them to maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.
The role involves assisting with personal care, daily living activities, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion while promoting choice and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Assist with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Support individuals with mobility and safe movement around their home.
- Assist with meal preparation, nutrition, and hydration.
- Support with medication administration or prompting in accordance with care plans and policies.
- Help with household tasks such as light cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing.
- Accompany individuals to appointments, social activities, or community events when required.
- Observe and report changes in an individual’s physical, emotional, or mental wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of care provided.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and confidentiality procedures.
- Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and other support services.
Essential Skills and Qualities
- Compassionate, caring, and respectful attitude.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Ability to build positive and trusting relationships.
- Patience, empathy, and a person-centred approach.
- Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Good observation and reporting skills.
- Understanding of dignity, respect, and confidentiality.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to emergencies.
- Commitment to promoting independence and choice.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in domiciliary care, health care, or support work.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.
- Understanding of dementia care, learning disabilities, mental health, or complex care needs.
- Care Certificate or NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards.
- Medication administration training.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, where required.
- Core Values
Domiciliary Care Workers should demonstrate
- Compassion and kindness.
- Respect for dignity and individual choice.
- Integrity and professionalism.
- Accountability and reliability.
- Commitment to person-centred care.
- Inclusion, equality, and respect for diversity.
Requirements
- Compassionate, caring, and respectful attitude
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to build positive and trusting relationships
- Patience, empathy, and a person-centred approach
- Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Good observation and reporting skills
- Understanding of dignity, respect, and confidentiality
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to emergencies
- Commitment to promoting independence and choice
- Previous experience in domiciliary care, health care, or support work
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
- Care Certificate or NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards
- Medication administration training
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, where required
- Meaningful work supporting people in their own homes
- Opportunity to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life
- Supportive care team environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Chance to build positive relationships with service users and families
- Varied role involving personal care, companionship, and community support
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