Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Norwich to deliver high-quality, person-centered care to individuals in their homes. The role includes supporting with personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation, among other responsibilities. Competitive pay of £12.50 - £13.00 per hour, alongside excellent benefits such as flexible hours, training opportunities, and employee support programs are offered. This position is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Mileage

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Company pension

Holiday pay (5.6 weeks per year)

Flexible working

Comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in care is advantageous but not essential.
• Access to own transport is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care tasks.
• Administer medication as required.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Carry out light domestic tasks and shopping.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Compassionate and caring attitude

Job description

Care Assistant

£12.50 - £13.00 per hour

Paid travel time, mileage, enhanced rates for bank holidays

Full-time / part-time / guaranteed and flexible hours available

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our dedicated local care team, as a domiciliary care assistant for Manorcourt Homecare.

In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, helping them to maintain their health, wellbeing, and independence.

What would a typical day look like?

Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include :

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Supporting with the administering of medication
• Assisting with meal preparation
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Carrying out light domestic tasks and occasional food shopping.

You will build meaningful relationships with the individuals you support, your fellow carers and your branch support teams; promoting our company values, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Due to the nature of this role, good communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Access to your own transport is an advantage but not essential.

Whether you are an experienced care assistant, support worker, or someone new to care, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Competitive pay - with enhanced rates on weekends and bank holidays
• Company pension
• Holiday pay - (5.6 weeks per year)
• Flexible working - patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Comprehensive training - via our in-house Healthcare Homes Academy
• Career development opportunities - qualifications and apprenticeships available
• Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn £ per referral
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to financial support, mental health support, counselling and family wellbeing
• Blue Light Card – discounts on retail, supermarkets, shopping, fuel, days out and restaurants
• Recognition and long service awards.

Full PPE is provided to ensure the safety of our carers and clients.

If you are looking for a meaningful and fulfilling role, where you can truly make a difference to supporting the community, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

Manorcourt Homecare is part of the Healthcare Homes Group. With 9 homecare branches across East Anglia and Greater London, Manorcourt Homecare has been providing quality-led homecare and Live-in care services since

Find out more about our Norwich Branch

Covering : Norwich, Bowthorpe, Costessey, City, Taverham, Drayton and Easton.