Home Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Caister-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider in Caister-on-Sea seeks dedicated Care Assistants to provide support in personal care, medication, and nutritional meal preparation. Ideal candidates are passionate and reliable, with the right to work in the UK and a driving license. Offering flexible hours and generous benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their community.

Benefits

Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile

Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus

Early Pay access with Hastee

FREE Blue Light Card

Reward and recognition schemes

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Well-being support

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care including washing, dressing, and 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

Experience in care, hospitality, retail or customer service

Job description

Overview

Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Home Care Norwich. At Hales Home Care, we know that great care starts with great people. Whether you're new to care or looking for a fresh start, we offer a rewarding career with job security, flexible hours and clear paths for progression. 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

Martham, Ormesby, Caister-on-Sea, Hemsby and the surrounding areas.

Shift patterns

0630 - 1430, 1500 - 2300, 4/3 shift pattern. Other shift patterns and non-regular bank work may be available.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK - Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Tier 2 sponsorship at this time
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle

What makes a great Hales Care Assistant

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

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

Support and development

• Smart tech – mobile app for logging visits and care updates
• Career advancement including fully funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Paid induction and ongoing training and development
• Flexible and guaranteed hours – full or part time, mornings, evenings or weekends to suit your lifestyle

Benefits

• Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile
• Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus for you and your friend
• 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
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Well-being support – therapy sessions, 24/7 helpline, health app
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Free uniform and PPE

Ready to start your career in care?

Apply today and become part of a team that truly values you. Your future in care starts with Hales.

About us

Since 1999, Hales Home Care has been delivering personalised, tech-enabled care to vulnerable people across the UK. We’re proud to support our communities with compassion, professionalism, and innovation.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.