Home Care Assistant

Company Description

Home Instead South Norfolk covers Thetford, Brandon, Attleborough, Long Stratton, East Harling and Old Buckenham, while Home Instead East Suffolk supports communities across Southwold, Leiston, Aldeburgh, Saxmundham, Framlingham, Halesworth, Bungay, Harleston and the surrounding villages.

We are a family-run care provider that truly puts both our team and our clients at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can bring your caring personality to work and make a genuine difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting Home Care Assistants to support clients with a variety of visits. Candidates should be flexible, reliable, and have access to their own transportation.

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits

• Excellent pay rates – £13.50 per hour (weekdays), £14.00 per hour (weekends), and enhanced bank holiday pay at £20.25 per hour
• Flexible working options – from 10 hours part-time to full-time and guaranteed contracts
• Minimum 1-hour visits – giving you quality time to provide the best care
• Paid mileage, travel and waiting time – reimbursed separately
• Fully funded training – award-winning induction and ongoing development, including access to recognised qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds)
• Clear career progression – genuine opportunities to advance and specialise
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support when you need it
• Exclusive discounts scheme – savings on supermarkets, utilities and more
• Paid DBS check
• Access to a pool car for work-related travel
• We cover the cost of your annual MOT – helping to keep you safe and road-ready

Care Professional responsibilities:

Being a Home help assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications

Additional Information

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!  Click apply today or call us at <> to learn more.