Home Care Assistant

Do you want a job that makes a positive difference to other people's lives? We are seeking reliable, caring and kind individuals to join our team in Norwich working as a Home Care Assistant. This part-time role involves providing short, high-quality care visits to clients in their own homes, ensuring their safety, comfort, and independence. We currently have work for Home Care Assistant in Costessey, Hellesdon, Catton, Sprowston and Thorpe. Various shifts, mornings from 7am, evenings from 4 pm or 6pm and weekend work.

You'll visit a number of clients during your shift. Each visit is usually short, around 30 to 45 minutes, and then you travel on to your next person.

On a visit, you might help with personal care, medication, preparing meals, mobility and keeping someone company. For many clients, you'll be a friendly, familiar face they look forward to seeing. Full-time, part-time and flexible hours are available. A driving licence and access to a car are usually needed.

Pay & Benefits for Home Care Assistant

Hourly Rate: From £14.00 per hour.

Paid Travel: Both travel time and mileage are fully paid between client visits.

Full training provided

Uniform

Company Pension scheme

Professional Development: Fully funded training programmes to boost your skills. Opportunity to study for formal qualifications.

Supportive Culture: A team environment built on working together.

Job Satisfaction: A rewarding career making a real difference every day. Promotion prospects

Shift Details & Logistics for Home Care Assistant

Hours: Part-time, mornings from 7:00am to 2:00pm.

Transport: You must have your own transport. Must live within 10 minutes drive of Norwich

Structure: You will provide short visits and then travel to the next client.

Home Care Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Care Delivery: Follow detailed personal care plans and instructions.
• Client Dignity: Maintain absolute privacy and respect for all clients.
• Policy Compliance: Adhere strictly to safety procedures and organisational policies.
• Daily Support: Assist with mobility, personal care, and morning routines across Norwich. Also basic home cooking skills to prepare food.
• Travel: Commute efficiently between client locations for consecutive bookings.

What We Are Looking For in the Home Care Assistant

• Reliability: Consistent, dependable, and punctual for early morning starts.
• Resilience: Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
• Communication: Active listening skills to understand client needs deeply. Able to maintain a conversation.
• Inclusivity: Total respect for diverse personal values and beliefs.
• Growth Mindset: Enthusiastic about training to develop your own skills.

The Home Care Assistant will be required to complete the Care Certificate if you do not already have it.