Domiciliary Support Worker

Safehands Recruitment is a specialist agency providing solutions in Health and Social Care Recruitment.

Ever wanted a job that helps others and makes you feel good? As a care professional you’ll help adults / young people live independently in their own homes.

Being a domiciliary care worker with Safehands allows you to help individuals gain their independence back. With pay rates starting at £13/hr and a wide area coverage why not apply TODAY and start fulfilling career today.

Domiciliary care refers to different services offered to support individuals in the comfort of their homes.

This range of services includes:

Personal Care:

· Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care or trips out.

· Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.

· Hair care (washing / brushing).

· Nail care (fingernails only).

· Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.

· Continence management.

· Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision).

· Getting in and out of bed.

· Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required.

· Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.

· Day / evening / night sitting services, as required.

Healthcare – assisting the service user to take prescribed medication.

Dietary Care:

· Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service user’s likes / dislikes.

· Assisting with feeding, as required.

Domestic / Household Services:

· General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing.

· Bed-making.

· Clearing refuse and rubbish.

· Laundering / Hand-washing / Ironing / Light needlework, as required.

· Fuel Management.

· Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.

· Light gardening tasks (subject to previous agreement at the Care Plan stage).

Personal services:

· Assistance with personal finances, to include paying bills, collecting pensions.

· Personal planning (birthdays / anniversaries etc)

· Democratic rights (voting cards etc).

Requirements:

– At least 6 months of UK care experience.
– Experience in domiciliary care preferable.
– Driving licence and access to own vehicle.
– Passion for the care industry and a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives.
– Ability to perform heavy lifting tasks and provide physical assistance to individuals.
– Proficiency in meal preparation, patient care, and other relevant support duties.
– Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively.

Company Disclosure Statement: Safehands Recruitment is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.