Home Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Ipswich seeks dedicated Home Care Assistants to support individuals in their own homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, and providing companionship. The role offers flexible hours, ongoing training, and a range of benefits including a mileage allowance and paid holidays. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and a commitment to high-quality care.

Benefits

Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile

Refer a Friend bonus up to £517

Flexible and guaranteed hours

Well-being support - therapy sessions

Free Blue Light Card

Health app access

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Qualifications

• Experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is a plus.
• Must have a Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting).
• Support with medication and prepare nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Passionate about helping others

Good communication skills

Team player

Reliable

Job description

We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Home Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer in Ipswich. 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! Shift patterns: 7am-2pm, 3pm-10pm, 7am-10pm

• Other shift patterns and non-regular bank work may be available., As a Hales Care Assistant in Ipswich, you'll support people to live safely and independently in their own homes by:
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 We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success including: Smart tech - mobile app for logging visits and care updates

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

Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Home Care Ipswich. 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. Looking for a job where you can truly make a difference?, 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.

Paid induction and ongoing training and development Flexible and guaranteed hours - full or part time, mornings, evenings or weekends to suit your lifestyle At Hales, we offer excellent perks and benefits including: 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.