Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Thetford, Bury St Edmunds, Diss; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you'll provide high-quality, person-centered care to individuals in their homes, helping them maintain their health and independence. With a focus on building meaningful relationships, you will support clients with personal care, medication, and companionship. The company offers comprehensive training, flexible hours, and a competitive benefits package, making it a great opportunity for both experienced professionals and those new to care. If you're looking to make a real difference in your community, this role is for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Holiday Pay (5.6 weeks per year)

Flexible Working Patterns

Comprehensive Training

Career Development Opportunities

Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Recognition and Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Good communication skills are essential for this role.
• Ability to work independently and provide personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and medication administration.
• Assist with meal preparation and provide companionship.
• Carry out light domestic tasks and occasional food shopping.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Independence

Personal Care

Education

Care Assistant Training

Job description

Care Assistant

Thetford, Bury St Edmunds, Diss

£12.40 - £12.90 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 £500 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 1999.