Home Care Assistant

Home Instead South Norfolk   covers Thetford, Brandon,  Attleborough, Long Stratton, East Harling, Old Buckenham  and the surrounding villages.  We are a family run care provider who truly puts our team and clients before anything else.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re looking for Home Care assistants who  are available for various visits, and have access to reliable transportation.

Care Assistant Benefits

• Excellent pay rates -  We offer £14.10 per hour on weekdays , £14.60 per hour at weekends , plus double time on Bank Holidays , helping you earn more while making a real difference in your community.

• Types of hours available  From 10 hours part time  or Full-time/Guaranteed contract

• Minimum 1 hour calls   – so you have the time needed with client

• Mileage and travel time  -   paid separately

• Training  - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications [eg. City & Guilds]

• Employee assistance programme  - available 24/7

• Exclusive discounts scheme –  at supermarkets, utility providers and more

Care Assistant responsibilities

Being a Home help assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit

• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework

• Accompanying to appointments or shopping

• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

As part of this role, Care Assistants must be available to work at least one day on alternate weekends.