Home Care Assistant (Domiciliary Care)

Kingsley Healthcare; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Fully paid training & uniforms

Flexible shifts including weekends & e

Driving Licence - preferred

Job summary

Kingsley Home Care Services, part of the Kingsley Healthcare Group, is seeking a Home Care Assistant to support clients in their own homes with dignity and compassion.

We offer paid mileage, fully paid training and uniforms, flexible shifts including weekends and evenings, and a driving licence is preferred. Join a family–run organisation recognised for outstanding care and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality personal care while respecting client dignity and promoting independence.
• Flexible to meet client and business needs.
• Full training provided; prior experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care while respecting client dignity and promoting independence within the clients’ home.
• Be flexible and adaptable to meet client and business needs.
• Represent Kingsley Home Care with professionalism and pride.

Skills

Caring nature

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Experience preferred

Car and driving licence

Job description

About the company

At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.

As the UK’s only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care. In 2024 and again in 2025, we were honoured to be named Health Investor’s Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation.

For eight consecutive years, we’ve been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk, reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction. We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded.

Our commitment to people-first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023).

About the role

Join Our Family as a Home Care Assistant – We Value You!

At Kingsley Home Care Services, we believe in taking care of our carers just as they care for our clients. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive pay in the area:

• Paid mileage, in addition to your hourly rate
• Fully paid training & uniforms – no experience needed
• Various shifts available including weekends (07:00 - 14:00) & evenings (16:00 - 22:00)
• Driving Licence - required

Kingsley Home Care Services offers unique, person-centred care, supporting clients to live their chosen lifestyle from the comfort of their own homes. As part of the award-winning Kingsley Healthcare Group, we have a strong commitment to compassionate care and give you the tools and support to truly make a difference.

• 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year
• Top 20 large UK care home groups for eight years running (carehome.co.uk)
• No.1 in the UK for workplace wellbeing (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023)
• 4.6 Glassdoor rating – one of the highest in our sector!

We don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where you’re valued. You’ll be part of a caring and passionate team, with room to grow and develop your skills. At Kingsley, we prioritise the wellbeing of our staff, because we know happy staff means better care.

Reports to: Care Coordinator/ Home Care Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll:

• Provide high-quality personal care, always respecting client dignity and promoting independence within the clients’ home
• Be flexible and adaptable to meet client and business needs
• Represent Kingsley Home Care with professionalism and pride

Skills and attributes

• A caring, patient nature
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Experience is a plus, but full training is provided
• Access to a car and full UK driving licence is preferred

What will you gain?

Join a team that’s dedicated to supporting both clients and staff. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to wellbeing, you’ll have the chance to truly thrive in a rewarding role.