Honeysuckle Home Care Limited • Wootton Bassett, Swindon

Care Worker

About this role

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to Honeysuckle Home Care customers, enabling them to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes. Care may include personal care, companionship, household tasks, medication support and assistance with daily activities, in line with individual care plans and CQC requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Personal & Practical Care

Provide personal care including washing, bathing, dressing, continence care and support with mobility.

Assist with meals, drinks and medication as per care plans.

Support with getting in and out of bed and other daily living tasks.

Household & Community Support

Undertake light domestic duties such as cleaning, laundry, ironing and meal preparation.

Accompany or assist customers with shopping, medical appointments, prescription collection and hospital discharge support.

Promoting Independence & Wellbeing

Encourage and enable customers to live as independently as possible, including participation in social, physical and leisure activities.

Respect and protect the dignity, privacy and rights of all customers.

Communication & Record Keeping

Maintain accurate electronic care records and medication logs.

Liaise with Care Team Leaders, families, GPs and other professionals as required.

Act as a mentor to new carers when appropriate.

Compliance & Safeguarding

Deliver care in accordance with CQC standards and company policies.

Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection requirements at all times.

Attend mandatory training, team meetings and one-to-one supervisions.

Role Dimensions

Type of Role

Frontline operational

Focus

Direct care delivery and customer support

Environment

Community / regulated homecare setting

People Management

None (individual contributor)

Behaviours & Values

At Honeysuckle Home Care, we live by our values

Compassion & Respect

Treat customers, families and colleagues with dignity and empathy.

Flexibility & Agility

Adapt to changing needs and situations.

Excellence & Accountability

Strive for the highest standards of care and compliance.

Continuous Learning

Commit to personal growth and professional development.

Empowerment & Teamwork

Collaborate and support colleagues to deliver outstanding service.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

QCF Level 2 (Health & Social Care) or willingness to work towards (funded by Honeysuckle Home Care).

Good written and spoken English.

Ability to use a company mobile/app for schedules and reporting.

Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and CQC standards.

Friendly, caring and professional approach with excellent time management skills.

Good knowledge of the local area and willingness to travel between visits.

Full clean driving licence and access to a car (if required for the role).

What We Offer

Fully funded QCF Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification.

Ongoing professional training and career progression opportunities.

Supportive team environment with regular supervision and development.

Uniform and equipment provided.

Join Honeysuckle Home Care Ltd

Be part of a caring, professional team that makes a real difference every day.