Driving Domicillary Carer
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2025 |
| Location: | Dorset, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sirona International Ltd T/A Poseidon Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: DRIVER Domiciliary Care Worker
Location: Service Users own home locations
Job Type: Full-Time
Driving License required - car can be provided.
No experience - no problem we provide full training for free.
Job Summary
The Domiciliary Care Worker provides high-quality, in-home care for service users who need assistance with daily living but wish to remain independent in their own homes. This role involves visiting multiple clients in a day, offering personalised support and companionship, and ensuring that each service user’s physical, emotional, and social needs are met. The Domiciliary Care Worker may also support care staff, handle administrative duties, and work closely with healthcare teams, client families, and the organisation’s management team.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care Assistance
Help service users with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting to ensure hygiene and comfort.
Provide mobility support and assist with safe transfers and positioning.
Health Monitoring and Medication Administration
Administer or supervise medications following the care plan and document each dose on Birdie EMAR.
Monitor service users for any changes in health and report findings to the management team through the Birdie Care platform.
Meal Preparation and Nutrition Support
Prepare and serve nutritious meals tailored to the service users’ dietary needs.
Assist with mealtimes if required and ensure adequate hydration.
Companionship and Emotional Support
Provide service users with conversation, emotional support, and companionship.
Engage service users in activities and encourage social interaction to promote mental and emotional well-being.
Household Environment
Assist service users with light household duties, including tidying, laundry, and basic cleaning.
Support service users in managing household tasks, such as organising shopping lists, running errands, or accompanying them to appointments.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of each visit, including care provided, changes in condition, and any incidents via the Birdie Care platform.
Report any significant health concerns or behavioural changes to the care management team promptly via the Birdie care platform
Support for Junior Staff
Mentor and support new domiciliary care workers as required.
Provide shadowing assistance and guidance to ensure quality and consistency in service delivery.
Emergency Response
Respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies, providing first aid if qualified, and alerting emergency services along with the management team.
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Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary rate, based on experience and qualifications.
Mileage reimbursement and travel time compensation, if applicable.
Paid training, holiday pay, and pension contributions.
Support for continued professional development and certification.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and references to care@poseidon-gp.com . Suitable applicants will be contacted for interviews and must complete background and right to work checks. NOTE - we do not offer sponsorship. We can only consider candidates with exisiting right to work in the UK.
Location: Service Users own home locations
Job Type: Full-Time
Driving License required - car can be provided.
No experience - no problem we provide full training for free.
Job Summary
The Domiciliary Care Worker provides high-quality, in-home care for service users who need assistance with daily living but wish to remain independent in their own homes. This role involves visiting multiple clients in a day, offering personalised support and companionship, and ensuring that each service user’s physical, emotional, and social needs are met. The Domiciliary Care Worker may also support care staff, handle administrative duties, and work closely with healthcare teams, client families, and the organisation’s management team.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care Assistance
Help service users with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting to ensure hygiene and comfort.
Provide mobility support and assist with safe transfers and positioning.
Health Monitoring and Medication Administration
Administer or supervise medications following the care plan and document each dose on Birdie EMAR.
Monitor service users for any changes in health and report findings to the management team through the Birdie Care platform.
Meal Preparation and Nutrition Support
Prepare and serve nutritious meals tailored to the service users’ dietary needs.
Assist with mealtimes if required and ensure adequate hydration.
Companionship and Emotional Support
Provide service users with conversation, emotional support, and companionship.
Engage service users in activities and encourage social interaction to promote mental and emotional well-being.
Household Environment
Assist service users with light household duties, including tidying, laundry, and basic cleaning.
Support service users in managing household tasks, such as organising shopping lists, running errands, or accompanying them to appointments.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of each visit, including care provided, changes in condition, and any incidents via the Birdie Care platform.
Report any significant health concerns or behavioural changes to the care management team promptly via the Birdie care platform
Support for Junior Staff
Mentor and support new domiciliary care workers as required.
Provide shadowing assistance and guidance to ensure quality and consistency in service delivery.
Emergency Response
Respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies, providing first aid if qualified, and alerting emergency services along with the management team.
Shape
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary rate, based on experience and qualifications.
Mileage reimbursement and travel time compensation, if applicable.
Paid training, holiday pay, and pension contributions.
Support for continued professional development and certification.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and references to care@poseidon-gp.com . Suitable applicants will be contacted for interviews and must complete background and right to work checks. NOTE - we do not offer sponsorship. We can only consider candidates with exisiting right to work in the UK.
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