Care Assistant

Home Instead

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Home Instead Norwich, care focuses on building relationships, providing companionship, and helping people continue living independently in their own homes. Care Assistants are matched with clients and have the opportunity to get to know the people they support. Previous care experience is not required; training and support are provided for people with the right values and a genuine desire to help others.

The role may include assisting with personal care and daily routines, preparing meals, supporting clients with medication, and helping them move safely around their homes. Care Assistants also provide companionship, which may involve chatting over a cup of tea, going out into the community, attending appointments, or spending time with clients. They keep accurate care records and report observed changes in clients’ physical or emotional wellbeing.

Requirements

• Kind, caring, and compassionate.
• Reliable and patient.
• Good communication skills.
• Happy to support people in their own homes.
• Able to work in and around Norwich.
• Willing to undergo a DBS check.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Nice To Haves

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are preferred, as some clients may need support getting to appointments or accessing the local community.
• Previous care experience is not required; training and support are available.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily routines.
• Prepare meals.
• Support clients with medication.
• Help clients move safely around their homes.
• Provide companionship, including conversation and spending time with clients.
• Support clients to access the community and attend appointments.
• Keep accurate care records.
• Report observed changes in clients’ physical or emotional wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pay of up to £26 per hour.
• 35p mileage allowance.
• A range of employment contracts.
• Guaranteed hours available.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications and develop your career.
• Support from the Home Instead Norwich team.
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in someone's day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed