Domiciliary Carers (LOUGHTON)
Job Description
Job summary
We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Domiciliary Carers to join our team and provide high-quality care to clients in their own homes across Loughton and Chigwell. With flexible shifts available from Monday to Sunday, ranging from 1 to 33.5 hours per week, this role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals who need support with daily living tasks.
As a Domiciliary Carer, you will provide person-centered care, assisting with personal care, mobility, medication administration, and offering companionship to promote independence and well-being. If you're looking for a rewarding role with competitive pay and the chance to develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About us
KASE Care is a dedicated healthcare provider specialising in high-quality homecare services across the UK. With a strong commitment to delivering personalised and compassionate care, KASE Care supports individuals with complex medical needs, including spinal injuries, neurological conditions, and other long-term health challenges.
The company prides itself on its team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals who provide tailored care to enable service users to live comfortably and independently in their own homes. KASE Care offers a range of services, including personal care, medication support, specialist nursing care, and companionship, ensuring a holistic approach to well-being.
KASE Care is committed to excellence, offering competitive pay rates, comprehensive training programmes, and staff development opportunities to ensure its caregivers are fully equipped to provide the highest standard of care. With a focus on reliability, dignity, and respect, KASE Care continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Domiciliary Carers Location: Loughton & Chigwell Job Type: Part-time / Full-time / Flexible Rota Shifts (Monday to Sunday) Hours: 1 - 33.5 hours per week Salary:
- On Probation: £13 - £16 per hour
- After Probation: £14 - £17 per hour
About the Role:
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate carers to provide domiciliary care across Loughton and Chigwell on a structured rota basis. Flexible shifts are available from Monday to Sunday , with hours ranging from 1 to 33.5 hours per week , depending on availability.
This role involves supporting clients in their own homes with essential daily tasks, ensuring their safety, comfort, and independence. Care duties include moving and handling, personal care, medication administration, and companionship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide person-centered care tailored to individual client needs.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and repositioning using proper moving and handling techniques, hoists, and mobility aids.
- Support clients with personal care, hygiene, and dressing.
- Administer medication safely and in accordance with care plans.
- Offer companionship and emotional support , promoting independence where possible.
- Work closely with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure the best care outcomes.
- Maintain clear and accurate care records and documentation.
Requirements:
- Experience in moving and handling, personal care, and medication administration.
- Proficiency in using hoists and mobility aids (training can be provided).
- A caring, patient, and empathetic approach to care.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or within a team.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred but not essential).
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
- Open to all applicants this role is not gender-specific.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates.
- Flexible Monday to Sunday rota with a choice of part-time or full-time hours.
- Opportunities for training and career progression.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
If you are a compassionate and skilled carer looking for flexible domiciliary care work in Loughton and Chigwell , we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our care team!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Personal Care Demonstrated experience in assisting individuals with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Experience with Moving and Handling Practical experience in using moving and handling techniques, including the use of hoists and mobility aids to assist clients with mobility and transfers.
- Experience with Medication Administration Experience in administering medication safely and following care plans to ensure clients receive the correct doses at the appropriate times.
- Experience in Providing Companionship and Emotional Support Providing clients with companionship, emotional support, and encouraging independence and social engagement.
- Experience in a Domiciliary Care Setting Experience in providing care within clients' homes, managing the unique challenges of delivering care in a community-based environment.
- Experience in Working with Vulnerable Adults Previous experience supporting vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety, well-being, and dignity at all times.
- Experience with Record Keeping and Documentation Demonstrated experience in maintaining accurate care records, documenting changes in a clients condition, and following care plans.
- Experience with Incontinence Care Experience assisting clients with incontinence care, ensuring comfort and dignity while following the necessary procedures.
- Experience in Working with Healthcare Professionals Experience collaborating with other healthcare providers, such as nurses, doctors, and family members, to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
Desirable
- Experience in Complex Care Needs Experience supporting individuals with complex health conditions, such as neurological disorders, physical disabilities, or long-term illnesses.
- Experience with Elderly Care Experience working with elderly clients, especially those with age-related conditions like dementia or mobility issues.
- Experience in Supporting Clients with Dementia or Alzheimers Disease Knowledge of how to care for individuals with cognitive impairments, including familiarity with approaches to managing behaviours and maintaining well-being.
- Experience with End-of-Life or Palliative Care Experience providing compassionate care for individuals nearing the end of life, focusing on comfort and dignity.
- Experience in Assisting with PEG Feeding or Gastrostomy Care Experience supporting individuals with enteral feeding needs, including the correct use and care of PEG tubes.
- Experience in Catheter and Stoma Care Knowledge and practical experience in assisting clients with ...
