Home Care Assistant: Dignity, Independence & Support

Verity Healthcare Limited is looking for passionate and caring healthcare assistants to join our enthusiastic team of domiciliary carers. We are recruiting care assistants who have the right values—kindness, accountability, excellence, and passion—and exhibit a positive attitude in providing quality care and support for less able individuals. You must be willing to develop yourself and your skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent. Part‑time hours: 20‑25 per week. Salary: £12.80 – £13.10 per hour.

About the Company: Verity Healthcare Limited is a domiciliary care company operating with trained care workers who attend to the needs of our service users in their own homes. We work with local authorities, the NHS, CCGs, private hospitals, and private clients, providing a wide range of care services to help our clients maintain their independence.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support to clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses, and disabilities from door to door.
• Assist clients with toileting, continence management, and personal hygiene.
• Help clients get up in the morning and go to bed at night.
• Assist clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records concerning care, medication support given, and tasks undertaken.
• Prepare food and drink for the client, being aware of the client’s likes, dislikes, nutritional needs, and cultural requirements.
• Provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by management.
• Observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote the health and safety of self and others, and raise any concerns to the Field Care Supervisor.
• Perform any other duties requested by senior management within the scope of the post.

Skills & Experience:

• Skilled in assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming while preserving dignity and privacy.
• Experienced in administering medication safely, monitoring health conditions, and following care plans.
• Trained in the safe use of hoists, mobility aids, and transferring techniques to prevent injury.
• Builds trusting relationships with clients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication.
• Accurately documents care provided using care logs or digital systems, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

Benefits: We offer paid training and CPD, consistent rota/guaranteed hours, referral bonus for referring a friend, opportunities for progression, generous pension scheme, bicycle scheme, employee assistance program, mentoring/coaching for excellence, and many more. The working environment is supportive and friendly, with opportunities for professional development and career progression, a comprehensive training and induction program, competitive salary and benefits package, and employee well‑being and assistance programmes.

How to Apply: We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about providing high‑quality care and meet the above requirements. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Verity Healthcare is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Safer Recruitment Process: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Verification of qualifications and experience. Comprehensive reference checks, including a recent employer reference. Right to work in the UK verification. Background checks are conducted to ensure only the right people are working for us with vulnerable clients.