Job Purpose
At Horsfall House Home Care, we offer rewarding Home Care Jobs across Minchinhampton, Stroud, Nailsworth and the surrounding areas. We help people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. We provide person-centred care that is dignified, respectful and compassionate. As every client is different, no two days are the same. Therefore, our carers need to be adaptable, approachable and reliable.
Salary and Hours
Salary: £12.24 – £14.67 per hour.
Enhanced rates are paid for evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts. Full shifts are paid and mileage between clients is paid at 45p per mile.
Schedule: Full-time and part-time permanent positions available.
Shift Patterns: AM Shift: 7:30am – 1:30pm; PM Shift: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Minchinhampton, Chalford, Nailsworth, Stroud and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
Support clients with personal care and daily living activities in their own homes.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Assist clients with medication.
Prepare meals and drinks according to individual needs.
Complete shopping for groceries and other essentials when required.
Monitor client wellbeing and report concerns appropriately.
Provide safe, person-centred care tailored to each individual.
Support clients with safe moving and handling when required.
Help ensure clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent.
Follow safeguarding procedures and protect clients from harm.
Candidate Requirements
No previous care experience is required for our Home Care jobs. Instead, we are looking for people with a caring nature and a genuine interest in supporting others. Full training will be provided. However, applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with business-use insurance.
Benefits
Full shifts paid, not per call (minimum 6-hour shifts)
Morning, evening, and weekend shifts available
Bank contracts available
Mileage allowance of 45p per mile between clients
5.5 weeks annual leave, including Bank Holidays
Company Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee Discount Scheme
Blue Light Card Scheme Eligibility
Free Uniform and PPE
Pay increases linked to NVQ qualification levels
About Horsfall House
Horsfall House is an award-winning, not-for-profit nursing home in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire. We operate a 44-bed Nursing Home, a thriving Day Centre, and a trusted Home Care service. We provide home care, dementia care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and short breaks. As a result, we support people across Minchinhampton, Stroud, Nailsworth, Chalford, and the wider Cotswolds area.
Learn more about our Home Care service or view all current vacancies at Horsfall House.
Safeguarding
Horsfall House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of residents, clients, and service users. Therefore, every member of staff must share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check as part of our safer recruitment process.
An Inclusive, Disability Confident Employer
We want every colleague to work with dignity, equality, comfort, and independence. In addition, Horsfall House provides step-free access throughout its facilities.
We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, including assistive technology, accessibility tools, and flexible working arrangements.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), LGBT+ and non-binary individuals, and people from underrepresented backgrounds.