Care Worker
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Office: Suite 18, Westgate House, Gloucester, GL1 2RU
Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Permanent
Salary: £12.75 – £13.10 per hour + Pension scheme
Posted by: Invest Solutions Limited
Posted on: 20/10/2025
Start Date: ASAP
About Verity Healthcare Limited
Verity Healthcare Limited is a trusted domiciliary care company operating with dedicated, fully trained care workers who attend to the needs of our service users in their own homes. We work in partnership with Local Authorities, the NHS, CCGs, private hospitals, and private clients to deliver high-quality care that helps people maintain independence and dignity within their own homes.
We are seeking caring, passionate, and reliable healthcare assistants to join our expanding team of domiciliary carers in Gloucester. Our ideal candidates share our core values of Kindness, Accountability, Excellence, and Passion and are committed to continuous personal and professional growth.
Salary & Contract Details
- Full-Time Contract: 45 hours per week
- Part-Time Contract: 25 hours per week
- Hourly Pay: £12.75 – £13.10
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and support to clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses, and disabilities in their own homes.
- Assist clients with toileting, continence management, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Help clients start their day and prepare for bed, promoting independence at every step.
- Support with medication administration and maintain accurate care documentation.
- Prepare nutritious meals and beverages according to client preferences and cultural needs.
- Carry out light domestic duties such as cleaning, laundry, and home maintenance as per care plans.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations, promptly reporting concerns to supervisors.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to promote client well-being.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Compassionate and dependable, with a strong commitment to person-centred care.
- Experience in providing domiciliary or healthcare support preferred (training provided).
- Excellent communication skills with empathy and professionalism.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold client dignity at all times.
- Familiarity with mobility aids and safe manual handling practices.
- Good written and record-keeping skills to document care activities accurately.
Equal Opportunities
At Verity Healthcare, we believe in equal opportunity for all. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. As this role involves working with vulnerable individuals, all successful candidates must pass a thorough background screening process.
We Offer
- ✅ Paid training and continuous professional development (CPD).
- ✅ Guaranteed hours with a consistent rota.
- ✅ Referral bonuses for recommending friends and family.
- ✅ Excellent career progression opportunities.
- ✅ Generous pension scheme.
- ✅ Bicycle scheme and travel support.
- ✅ Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
- ✅ Ongoing mentoring and coaching for career growth.
Why Join Verity Healthcare?
- Supportive and welcoming work culture.
- Comprehensive induction and shadowing programme.
- Opportunities for training, NVQ qualifications, and promotion.
- Competitive pay rates and job security.
- Meaningful work that makes a positive difference daily.
How to Apply
If you are compassionate, motivated, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role.
Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment
Verity Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. As part of our safer recruitment process, all successful applicants will undergo:
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Verification of qualifications and previous experience.
- Comprehensive reference checks, including a recent employer reference.
- Right to work in the UK verification.