Home Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Caister-on-Sea is seeking a Care Assistant to provide essential support and companionship to individuals. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping others, possess strong communication skills, and be reliable. Previous experience is valued but not mandatory, and full training is provided. Benefits include referral bonuses, a pension scheme, and a well-being support program.

Benefits

Referral Bonuses up to £517

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early Pay access with Hastee

FREE Blue Light Card

Health and Financial Well-being Support

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for accurate record-keeping.
• Previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care ensuring dignity and respect.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Support medication routines and offer companionship.

Skills

Compassionate support

Strong communication skills

Reliable and honest

Job description

We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Care Assistant in Caister-on-Sea. 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!

In this role as Care Assistant, you will:

• 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.

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. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred but not essential.

Benefits include:

• 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.