Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Acle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service provider in Acle is seeking a Care Assistant to support vulnerable individuals in their homes. This role requires a caring attitude and offers comprehensive training. Responsibilities include personal care, daily living assistance, and companionship. Enjoy benefits such as referral bonuses, paid holidays, a pension scheme, and a supportive well-being program.

Benefits

Referral Bonuses up to £517

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early Pay access with Hastee

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Well-being support programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and delivering high-quality care.
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to learn; previous experience in care or customer service welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with personal care.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Support medication routines and ensure timely help.
• Offer companionship and social interaction.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate support

Reliable and honest

Job description

Job Overview

Driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred

No experience necessary - paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.

Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Homecare Norwich.

We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Care Assistant in Acle. If you're ready to support your local community and make a real difference in the lives of the people we care for, we'd love to hear from you!

In this role as Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the health, well‑being, and independence of vulnerable individuals within the comfort of their own homes. You will:

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence care—always with dignity and respect.
• Assist with daily living tasks, such as preparing nutritious meals, light housekeeping, and occasional shopping to help maintain a comfortable home environment.
• Support with medication routines, ensuring individuals receive the right help at the right time, with full training provided.
• Offer meaningful companionship, bringing warmth, reassurance, and social interaction to brighten someone's day.

Qualifications

The ideal Care Assistant is passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high‑quality care and support. You'll be a reliable and honest team player with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure accurate record‑keeping. While previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed, it's not essential—we value the right attitude and a willingness to learn. Most importantly, you'll share our values: a commitment to positive change, trust, professional excellence, and delivering personalised care.

Benefits

• Referral Bonuses up to £517
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Free uniform and PPE
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• External Well‑being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well‑being app
• Health and Financial Well‑being Support

Application

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we care for. Your support can bring warmth and reassurance to someone's day. Apply today and become part of our team. Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.