Domiciliary Care Worker

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a positive difference in people's lives every day? Do you want to work in a rewarding role? If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team as a Domiciliary Care Worker and provide high-quality care to our clients in Gosforth and surrounding areas.

Drivers with access to their own vehicle are essential to the post due to the geographical locations of our clients.

Salary: Starting at £11.66-£13.30 per hour plus enhancements for bank holidays, travel time and mileage payments.

Hours of Work: part time and full time hours available

Flexible hours

Domiciliary Care Worker Duties:

• Confidently support people in a person-centred way
• Carry out personal care including bathing and toileting support, dressing and undressing.
• Managing medication.
• Assessing peoples mobility and associated risks in their homes.
• Prepare meals and drinks.
• Assisting people with the care of their pets.
• Assist people into the community using public transport.
• Attend training and team meetings.
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.

• Full Induction from internal trainer
• Pension scheme
• Flexible hours on a casual worker agreement
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Paid refresher and specialised training
• 24 hour on call team
• Clinical training
• Internal progression

Domiciliary Care Worker Requirements:

• Previous UK work experience in Home Care / Residential Care / Hospital Care
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills as described in the main responsibilities
• Able to follow instructions on both written and electronic care plans
• Literate in spoken and written English with clear handwriting.
• Ability to work alone with people with a range of health conditions.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle
• Update Service Adult Workforce Enhanced DBS (Highly desirable)

Lincoln Healthcare have been providing quality care services reaching out to those members of the community who need additional support to enable them to remain independent while enjoying the comfort of their own homes since 2003

Lincoln Healthcare Group Ltd is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We will ensure that all candidates for employment are treated fairly, and in order to monitor our responsibilities and to measure our progress towards widening diversity among our workforce.