Company Description

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Home Instead Norwich team

Pay:

We pay excellent hourly rates of £12.60 per hour Monday to Friday plus 35p paid per mile in between clients.  Evenings after 19:30 £13.50 Per Hour

We also pay DOUBLE standard rate on bank holidays (£25.20).

Hours per week: zero hours, part-time and guaranteed hour options depending on availability 

Working times: We have excellent working hours which are:

 Subject to availability

We are looking for Ideal candidate between the following times

• 7am – 2.30pm
• 3.45pm – 9.45pm

including alternative weekends and bank holidays.

• We cover the following areas
• Eaton, Cringleford, Hellesdon, Drayton, Taverham, Costessey, Sprowston, Thorpe St Andrew, New Catton, Old Catton and Thorpe Marriot.
• We are looking for people who are reliable, honest and trustworthy. Someone who is also friendly, with a desire to help others.

Our ideal candidate:

• Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills
• Can do attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Empathetic to people 
• Good communication skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Hardworking/ motivated
• Resilient
• Reliable
• You have access to your own car
• You have the right to work in the UK (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)

• Own vehicle and valid UK driving licence
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills and a caring nature

Why choose to work WITH us at Home Instead Norwich?

• Excellent pay rates
• Flexible Contracts to suit your lifestyle
• 35p per mile travel expenses
• A well-established homecare provider who invests in their team
• A growing company making a huge difference in people's lives everyday.
• Excellent management and supportive staff.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• We really care about our workforce.
• Minimum visit times one hour
• Every second weekend off
• Double time paid on Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to complete City and Guilds Dementia Training

What happens next?

• As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
• If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP.
• Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead.
• ‘Apply’ now to start your care journey with us.

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience. Alternatively you can call us on 01603 963317 

Key responsibilities:

• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation, medication ,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
• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.