Domiciliary Care Worker
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.50 to £14.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.50–£15.50 per hour (evenings/weekends) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Papa Home Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | DWP-JOBS |
Summary
About the role:
Join our friendly, local team supporting older adults to live safely and happily in their own homes. You’ll provide person-centred support—helping with daily routines, offering companionship, and making a real difference in your community.
What you’ll do:
- Visit clients at home across Chelmsford and nearby areas
- Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) and mobility support
- Provide medication prompts, hydration and nutrition support
- Meal preparation, light housekeeping and shopping
- Offer companionship, conversation, and accompany to appointments
- Update simple care notes and report any concerns promptly
What we’re looking for:
- Caring, reliable and respectful—no previous care experience required (full training provided)
- Good communication and professional boundaries
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred)
- Able to work alternate weekends and some evenings
- Right to work in the UK
- Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check (company-assisted)
What you’ll get:
- Competitive hourly pay with evening/weekend enhancements
- Paid travel time between visits + £0.40/mile mileage (set to your policy)
- Paid training & shadowing; Care Certificate support; NVQ progression pathways
- Flexible shifts close to home; patch-based rotas to reduce travel
- Uniform & PPE provided, employee support and regular supervision
- Refer-a-friend bonus
Essential Info
- Start date: ASAP (rolling start dates after training and checks)
- Uniform & PPE: Provided
- CQC: Care delivered in line with current regulations
- Equality: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities
How to apply
visit our website: https://papahomecare.co.uk/job-listing/
Please answer the following:
1. Do you have a UK driving licence and your own car?
2. Postcode (for local patch planning)
3. Preferred hours (full-time/part-time) and availability
4. Briefly share what draws you to care work
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Job Location: Chelmsford CM2: Location
Chelmsford (and surrounding areas: Billericay, Witham, Braintree, Shenfield, Great Baddow, Writtle, Springfield, Galleywood, Danbury, Broomfield, Boreham + More..
Application question(s):
1. Do you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car?
2. Are you able to work alternate weekends?
3. How many hours per week are you looking for?
4. What postcode do you live in?
Language: English (preferred)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Join our friendly, local team supporting older adults to live safely and happily in their own homes. You’ll provide person-centred support—helping with daily routines, offering companionship, and making a real difference in your community.
What you’ll do:
- Visit clients at home across Chelmsford and nearby areas
- Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) and mobility support
- Provide medication prompts, hydration and nutrition support
- Meal preparation, light housekeeping and shopping
- Offer companionship, conversation, and accompany to appointments
- Update simple care notes and report any concerns promptly
What we’re looking for:
- Caring, reliable and respectful—no previous care experience required (full training provided)
- Good communication and professional boundaries
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred)
- Able to work alternate weekends and some evenings
- Right to work in the UK
- Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check (company-assisted)
What you’ll get:
- Competitive hourly pay with evening/weekend enhancements
- Paid travel time between visits + £0.40/mile mileage (set to your policy)
- Paid training & shadowing; Care Certificate support; NVQ progression pathways
- Flexible shifts close to home; patch-based rotas to reduce travel
- Uniform & PPE provided, employee support and regular supervision
- Refer-a-friend bonus
Essential Info
- Start date: ASAP (rolling start dates after training and checks)
- Uniform & PPE: Provided
- CQC: Care delivered in line with current regulations
- Equality: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities
How to apply
visit our website: https://papahomecare.co.uk/job-listing/
Please answer the following:
1. Do you have a UK driving licence and your own car?
2. Postcode (for local patch planning)
3. Preferred hours (full-time/part-time) and availability
4. Briefly share what draws you to care work
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Job Location: Chelmsford CM2: Location
Chelmsford (and surrounding areas: Billericay, Witham, Braintree, Shenfield, Great Baddow, Writtle, Springfield, Galleywood, Danbury, Broomfield, Boreham + More..
Application question(s):
1. Do you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car?
2. Are you able to work alternate weekends?
3. How many hours per week are you looking for?
4. What postcode do you live in?
Language: English (preferred)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)