Job Detail

Living Well Homecare is a community-based care provider supporting adults to live independently in their own homes. We provide person-centred care to individuals with a range of needs, including mental health support, physical care, and assistance with daily living.

The role exists to ensure our clients receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care while promoting independence, wellbeing, and dignity within the community.

• A supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow.
• We are committed to building a positive team culture, providing opportunities for professional development, and recognising the important work our staff do every day.
• Our team supports people in the community to live independently and with dignity, which makes the work meaningful and rewarding.
• By joining Living Well, staff become part of a team that is passionate about compassionate care, teamwork, and making a real difference in people’s lives.

We also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• Holiday allowance - 20 days
• Costco membership
• Mileage allowance is paid 30p/mile
• Free Parking
• Room to grow
• Workplace Pension 2% contribution
• BLUE LIGHT CARD - range of official discounts from large national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!

• Provide person-centred personal care, practical support and companionship in line with individual care plans.

• Support with washing, dressing, continence, mobility, meals, hydration and daily living tasks while promoting dignity and independence.

• Offer patient, empathetic support to individuals with mental health needs, dementia, autism or learning disabilities, reporting any changes promptly.

• Encourage routines, coping strategies, social inclusion and meaningful engagement in home and community activities.

• Use calm communication and de-escalation approaches to maintain safe, trauma?informed support.

• Assist with medication prompting or administration (where trained), meal prep, shopping, domestic tasks and appointments.

• Maintain a safe, clean environment and support community access to reduce isolation.

• Complete accurate daily notes, incident records, MAR charts and other documentation.

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families and professionals to ensure continuity of care.

• Work in line with organisational policies, safeguarding, confidentiality and CQC requirements while maintaining professional boundaries.

Essential Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Previous care experience 
• Good level of spoken and written English
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable nature
• Ability to support with personal care and daily living tasks
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable Requirements:

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Experience supporting people with mental health needs or elderly clients
• Medication administration training
• Manual handling training
• First aid training

Key Skills:

• Empathy and patience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Respect for privacy and dignity
• Flexibility and adaptability