Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Downham Market is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to offer support with personal care, daily tasks, and companionship. No prior experience is required as paid training will be provided. The role offers flexible hours including full time and part time positions. Benefits include enhanced holiday rates, referral bonuses, and well-being support. Join us to make a real difference in people’s lives; apply today!

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral bonuses up to £517

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early pay access

Free Blue Light Card

Reward and recognition schemes

Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes

External well-being programme

Health and financial well-being support

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and committed to high-quality care.
• Previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed but not essential.
• Must have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with personal care.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Support with medication routines and offer companionship.

Skills

Compassionate support

Reliable and honest team player

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Care Assistant

Based in Downham Market.
Salary: £14 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile.

Hours: 6am-2pm and 3pm-10pm / Full Time / Part Time / Weekends / 4/3 shift pattern.

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. We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Care Assistant in Downham Market. 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!

Key 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.

Ideal Candidate

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.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• 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

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.

To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.