Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused home care provider in Lowestoft is seeking kind and caring individuals to join as Home Care Assistants. The role involves supporting personal care, medications, and companionship for clients. No prior experience is necessary, but a passion for helping others and reliable transportation are essential. The job offers flexible hours, paid training, and various benefits including a travel pay and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Paid induction and ongoing training

Flexible and guaranteed hours

Paid travel time at £12.21 per hour

Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile

Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus

Early Pay access with Hastee

Free Blue Light Card with discounts

Reward schemes, well-being support, pension, paid holidays

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting).
• Supporting with medication.
• Preparing nutritious meals.
• Helping with shopping and light household tasks.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Passionate about helping others

Good communication skills

Reliable and honest

Team player

Job description

We are looking for kind, reliable, and caring individuals to join our team as a Home Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer in Lowestoft. 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!

Areas covered:

Lowestoft, NR32 and NR33

Shift patterns:

Various shift patterns between 06:30 - 22:00, alternating weekends or every weekend. Other shift patterns and non-regular bank work may also be available.

Role responsibilities:

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Supporting with medication
• Preparing nutritious meals
• Helping with shopping and light household tasks
• Providing companionship and emotional support

What we value in our staff:

• Passionate about helping others
• A team player with good communication skills
• Reliable, honest, and dedicated to delivering high-quality care
• Experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service (not essential)
• Shares our values of positive change, trust, professional excellence, and personalized care

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle

Benefits:

• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Flexible and guaranteed hours, full or part-time
• Paid travel time at £12.21 per hour
• Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile
• Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• Free Blue Light Card with discounts
• Reward schemes, well-being support, pension, paid holidays, and more

Note: The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Home Care Waveney. Apply today and become part of a team that truly values you. Your future in care starts with Hales.