Overview
Community Care Worker – Southampton
Female driver – Community Care Worker (agency)
Salary: 12.75ph, mileage paid at 45p per mile
We are currently recruiting a Community Domiciliary Care Worker to support individuals in their own homes across the Southampton area. This is a rewarding role for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within the community.
Due to the nature of personal care required by some service users, this role is open to female applicants only, in line with a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants must be drivers with access to a suitable vehicle, as the role involves travelling between service users’ homes.
• Provide personal care support including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence care
• Assist service users with mobility, including safe moving and handling
• Support with medication prompts and administration (where trained and authorised)
• Prepare meals and assist with nutrition and hydration
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with light household tasks related to the service user’s care
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice at all times
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments
• Accurately record care provided and report any concerns to senior staff
• Adhere to safeguarding, health & safety, and company policies at all times
Essential requirements:
• Female applicant (genuine occupational requirement)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
Desirable:
• Previous experience in domiciliary or community care
• Moving and Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
