Care Assistant
Start a new career in a rapidly growing sector with excellent job security, benefits, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for career advancement! Join Hales Home Care and make caring your career.
Details
- Created 30 August 2024
- Closing date 31 December 2024
- Pay £13.20 per hour
- Hours 0 per week
- Working Pattern Full Time Part Time Evenings Weekends
- Vacancy Category Direct care and support worker roles
- Service type Home care services
- Area Breckland and Thetford Forest
- Service users Older people aged 65+
- Driving licence required Yes
- Overseas Sponsorship Licence Offered No
- Does the role involve personal care? Yes
Description
Want to wrap up summer and start a new career in a rapidly growing sector with excellent job security, benefits, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for career advancement! Join Hales Home Care and make caring your career.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring Out of Country sponsorship.
Hales Home Care is looking for compassionate and reliable Community Care Assistants / Care Workers / Home Care Workers / Carers in Swaffham.
Areas covered: Swaffham, PE37, PE32, NR20, IP25, and surrounding villages
As a Hales Care Worker in Swaffham, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health, well-being, and independence of vulnerable individuals within the comfort of their own homes. Your responsibilities include:
Supporting individuals with their personal care routines including washing, dressing, and attending to toileting needs
Ensuring service users have adequate grocery supplies
Assisting individuals in taking their medication
Preparing warm and nourishing meals
Helping with light domestic tasks and other care needs
Providing a valuable companionship lifeline to individuals
WHY CHOOSE HALES?
Flexible Working Hours
Full-time, part-time, night, and weekend shifts to suit your lifestyle
Other shift patterns/non regular bank work may be available - contact us to discuss
Training and Development
Whether you're new to care or experienced, we offer paid comprehensive training to develop your skills, with ongoing support and coaching to give you the confidence to deliver outstanding care services.
Rewards and Perks
From the FREE Blue Light Card, early access to your pay with Hastee, up to £317 Refer a Friend bonus through Care Friends, Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, to the annual Hales Care Awards, we ensure our teams feel valued and proud to be part of the Hales family.
Additional Benefits
Generous mileage allowance of £0.30 per mile
Enhanced bank holiday rates
Cycle scheme and Car Salary scheme
FREE Employee Assistance Programme
Health and Financial Well-being Support
Online Zumba Fitness Programme
Pension scheme
Subsidised Life & Personal Accident Insurance
Funded eye tests & discounts for glasses
Free uniform and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Access to a host of discounts and cashback opportunities.
Career Advancement
Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including qualifications and apprenticeships.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Passionate about helping others.
A team player with good communication skills.
Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.
Previous experience in care, retail, hospitality or service industry is welcomed but not essential.
ABOUT US
Since 1999, Hales Home Care, a division of the Hales Group, has been committed to delivering person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community.
We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success.
Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.
Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful for this role.
Job Benefits
- Company uniform
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee award scheme
- Employee support line
- Refer a friend Scheme
- Retailer discounts
- Training funding and support
- Well-being initiatives