Health Care Assistant (Domiciliary Care)

Job description

Job DescriptionHealth Care Assistant (Domiciliary Care)

Location: CA10 3UJ – Rural Penrith (Near Morland), Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria

Provider: Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd

Regulated Activity: Personal Care (CQC Registered)

About the ProviderAtlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered domiciliary care provider delivering regulated Personal Care services in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

We are committed to delivering safe, effective, caring, responsive and well‐led services aligned with:

CQC Fundamental Standards

The NHS 6Cs values

Local Authority commissioning standards

Safeguarding Adults legislation

The Care Act 2014

Purpose of the RoleTo provide high‐quality, person‐centred domiciliary care to adults within their own homes in accordance with individual Care Plans, Risk Assessments and Local Authority commissioned care packages. The role supports individuals to maintain independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing while promoting choice, control and inclusion in a rural community setting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Care and Daily Living Support

Assist with washing, bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.

Provide continence support, including catheter and stoma care where trained.

Support safe moving and handling in line with risk assessments.

Assist with medication administration in accordance with company policy and training.

Support nutrition, hydration and meal preparation.

Specialist and Complex Support (where required and trained)

Dementia care support.

Palliative and end‐of‐life care.

Supporting individuals with physical disabilities.

Supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

Managing behaviours that challenge in a safe and person‐centred manner.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns immediately.

Work in line with the Care Act 2014 and local safeguarding procedures.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care delivered.

Follow infection prevention and control procedures.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.

Professional Conduct

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

Maintain professional boundaries at all times.

Work collaboratively with families, social workers, district nurses and other professionals.

Participate in supervision, appraisal and mandatory training.

Working EnvironmentThis role involves lone working within service users' homes across CA10 3UJ and surrounding rural Penrith areas near Morland within Westmorland and Furness. Due to the rural geography of Cumbria, travel between service users is required. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirable due to limited public transport in rural locations.

Pay and Conditions

Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour.

Pension contribution in line with statutory requirements.

Paid induction and mandatory training.

Ongoing supervision and professional development.

Uniform and ID badge provided.

Person SpecificationEssential

Right to work in the UK.

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Ability to work in accordance with care plans and risk assessments.

Good communication skills.

Commitment to safeguarding and person‐centred care.

Desirable

Previous experience in Health and Social Care.

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.

Driving licence and access to vehicle.

Recruitment Compliance

Safer Recruitment Practices.

CQC Regulations.

DBS and reference checks.

Right to Work checks.

Employment history verification.

Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to fair, inclusive and values‐based recruitment.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Penrith

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English