Domiciliary Care Worker

About Kay Healthcare

Kay Healthcare is a leading provider of personalised healthcare services in the UK, specialising in domiciliary care for adults and children with learning disabilities, mental health needs, spectrum disorders, and challenging behaviours. We're not just another care agency - we're a trauma-informed service that puts relationships and person-centred care at the heart of everything we do.

Caring is in our nature - that's why we provide 24-hour on-call support, 7 days a week.

What Makes This Role Different

FIXED LOCATION IN READING - No traveling between different service users' homes

Centralised care setting - Work from one consistent location

Immediate start available - Fast-track hiring process

Supporting both adults and children - Varied and rewarding work

The Role

As a Domiciliary Care Worker at our Reading location, you'll provide essential care and support to both adults and children in a fixed, centralised setting. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to transform lives while working from one stable location.

You'll be supporting:

• Adults and children with learning disabilities and physical disabilities
• Individuals with mental health conditions
• People with autism spectrum disorders
• Those with challenging behaviours requiring therapeutic approaches
• Service users with complex care needs

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing compassionate personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting with daily living skills, household tasks, and medication management
• Facilitating social engagement and activities
• Helping service users develop coping mechanisms and build resilience
• Implementing individualised care plans using trauma-informed approaches
• Encouraging independence and self-determination
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Following organizational policies to ensure safeguarding and empowerment

What We're Looking For

ESSENTIAL Requirements:

Full UK driving licence - MUST HAVE

A genuine passion for making a positive difference in people's lives

Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills

Ability to build trusting, therapeutic relationships

Respectful approach that upholds dignity and promotes independence

Flexibility to work various shifts (days, evenings, weekends)

Willingness to learn and undertake comprehensive training

Right to work in the UK

Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check

DESIRABLE Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare, social care, domiciliary care, or support work (1+ year preferred)
• Understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed care approaches
• Knowledge of mental health, learning disabilities, or autism
• Experience working with both adults and children
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate)
• GCSE or equivalent

Entry-level candidates with the right attitude are welcome If you have compassion, commitment, and a driving licence, we'll provide comprehensive training.

What We OfferCompetitive Package

• £12.21 per hour
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Immediate start for successful candidates
• Enhanced DBS check costs covered

Why Choose Kay Healthcare?

FIXED LOCATION - NO TRAVELING Unlike typical domiciliary care roles, you'll work from our centralised Reading location - no driving between different homes throughout the day

Comprehensive Training & Support

• Full induction programme
• Therapeutic approaches and person-centred practice
• Ongoing professional development
• 24/7 on-call support - you're never alone
• Mentorship from experienced colleagues

Meaningful Work Environment

• Work for a service that's truly person-centred - not task-focused
• Be part of a trauma-informed approach that makes real change
• Collaborative team culture with strong values
• See the direct impact of your work every single day
• Support diverse individuals - both adults and children
• Develop specialist skills in a supportive environment

Our Approach

At Kay Healthcare, we apply the recovery model focusing on:

• Self-care and living skills
• Building social networks and relationships
• Supporting work opportunities and responsibilities
• Developing identity and self-esteem
• Fostering trust and hope
• Empowering independence

What Our Team Says

"Working at Kay Healthcare isn't like other care jobs. We're given the time and support to really build relationships with the people we support. It's about empowering them, not just doing things for them."

"The trauma-informed training has completely changed how I approach support work. I feel equipped to handle complex situations with confidence."

"I love that I don't have to drive all over town between clients. Having a fixed location makes such a difference to my work-life balance"

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person