Support Worker

Job description

Company Overview

At Homecare Gurus, our mission is a true reflection of our name. We aim to be a leading source of expertise and trusted guidance in the homecare industry. We are unwavering in our commitment to provide compassionate and tailored care solutions right where they matter most. With a deep understanding of the needs of those we serve, we deliver services that are as unique as each of our clients. Our team of skilled professionals upholds the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that every individual we assist receives person-centred care, support and attention they deserve.

Summary

Were recruiting experienced Support Workersto support adults in their own homes across Weymouth, DT4 Post Code. If you want flexible work with the option of short visits, sleep-ins, and live-in placements, wed like to hear from you.

What youll do (domiciliary care)

• Provide personal care (washing, dressing, continence support) while promoting dignity and independence
• Support with mobility, safe transfers and repositioning
• Help with meal and drink preparation and basic nutrition support
• Medication support (prompting/assisting/administering as trained and per care plan)
• Light domestic tasks linked to care needs (e.g., tidying, laundry, shopping support)
• Maintain accurate daily notes/records and follow individual care plans (person-centred care)

Sleep-in & live-in care

• Sleep-ins: stay overnight to provide reassurance and respond if support is needed (treated as working time in many cases depending on requirements).
• Live-in care: provide day-to-day support in the persons home including personal care, meals, companionship and household routines.

What we offer

• From £14.00 per hour
• Referral rewards + bonus/loyalty scheme (where applicable)
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Ongoing training, webinars and NVQ support (up to Level 5)

Essential requirements

• Minimum 1 year UK domiciliary care experience
• Enhanced DBS (required)
• Right to work in the UK
• Mandatory training certificates in date (list below)
• Able to travel across the areas listed (driving licence + car strongly preferred)

Mandatory training (required)

Moving & Handling (incl. Practical), First Aid/Medication, Health & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, Safeguarding Adults, Dementia, Food Hygiene & Allergy Awareness, Fire Safety, PPE, GDPR, Equality / Diversity / Human Rights, Lone Working, Nutrition / Fluids & Hydration.

Apply now with your CV.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle?

Experience:

• Domiciliary Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Weymouth DT4 0AH (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chapelhay

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-06-2026

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