Care Worker

Female Domiciliary Care Worker, hourly rate £13.45 per hour plus £0.35 per mile mileage, zero hour contract covering the Lawrence Weston and Shirehampton area.

About the Role

As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will provide personal care and support to service users, helping them to live independently and maintain their dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including washing, dressing and grooming.
• Prepare meals and support dietary needs.
• Prompt and assist with medication administration.
• Perform light household tasks: cleaning, tidying, and garden maintenance as required.
• Aid with budgeting and shopping errands.
• Organise and accompany day trips to the beach and other outings.
• Offer companionship, build confidence and support independence.

Key Criteria

• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car (essential).
• Willingness to work alternative weekends.
• Empathy, compassion, and caring nature.
• Ability to treat service users with dignity and respect.
• Female applicants only, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
• No previous experience required; full training will be provided.

Benefits

• Full DBS check and background screening.
• Referral scheme (entitlement up to £1,000).
• Incentive payments after training and probation completion.
• Pension scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Share saver scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling services).
• Wellbeing service with access to mental health advisors.
• Annual Family Fun Day (e.g., Alton Towers, Drayton Manor).
• Care Worker of the Month award.
• Mears Connect discounts on shops, holidays, and groceries.
• Paid volunteering leave.
• Flexible shift patterns to balance home and work life.

EEO Statement

This role is advertised only to female applicants, as the nature of personal care provided is tailored to women, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Equity and equal opportunity are central to our recruitment process.

Contract & Compensation

Zero hour contract with an hourly rate of £13.45 and mileage reimbursement. Training is fully paid and provided by the employer.

Location

Bristol - covering the Lawrence Weston and Shirehampton area.