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Ready for a fresh start? Spring into a career that cares for you as much as you care for others! While other sectors face uncertainty, care work offers job security and the chance to make a difference every day.

Join Hales Home Care and brighten lives by supporting vulnerable individuals and their families in your local community! As a Home Care Assistant / Carer / Care Worker in Lowestoft, you will provide person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain or regain their health, well-being, and independence. Areas covered: Lowestoft, NR32 and NR33 Shifts or hours available:

• Various shift patterns (between 06:30 - 22:00)
• Must be willing to work alternate weekends.
• Other shift patterns/non regular bank work may be available – contact us to discuss

*Can accommodate walkers or cyclists. Whether you have previous experience as a paid carer or caring for a loved one, maybe worked in retail or hospitality or other client facing role, or are simply looking to start a new career, we can provide you with comprehensive training to develop your skills and become a confident Hales Care Assistant.

Your Hales Perks

• FREE Blue Light Card
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• Up to £317 Refer a Friend bonus through Care Friends
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Generous mileage allowance
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Car salary scheme
• Cyclescheme including E-bikes
• External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
• 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
• Access to a host of high street discounts and cashback opportunities
• Paid induction and ongoing training and development
• Career advancement opportunities (Fully funded NVQ qualifications)

The Care Assistant Role

• 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

The Ideal Hales Care Assistant

• Passionate about helping others.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Honest and committed to delivery high quality care and support
• Good communication skills – verbal and written to complete accurate records
• Previous experience in care, retail, hospitality or other service industry is welcome but not essential.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle preferred.

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 at this time.

Adult social care is a rapidly growing sector with excellent job security, benefits, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for career progression. Work with Hales as a Community Care Assistant / Care Worker in Ipswich.

Shifts or hours available: 7am-2pm, 3pm-10pm, 7am-10pm

• 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

Due to the nature of the role, it is desirable to have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Why choose Hales?

• Paid induction and ongoing training and development
• Career advancement opportunities (Fully funded NVQ qualifications)
• FREE Blue Light Card
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• Up to £317 Refer a Friend bonus through Care Friends
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Generous mileage allowance
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Car salary scheme
• Cyclescheme including E-bikes
• External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
• 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
• Access to a host of high street discounts and cashback opportunities

Is care work for you?

You do not need previous experience to work in care. You can be a successful Care Assistant if you have a passion for helping other people. As a Hales Care Assistant, you will undertake full and ongoing training, making you a confident care provider from day one.

Role of a Hales Care Assistant

You will support and provide person-centred care to a range of individuals with different needs and allow them to live independently in their homes, surrounded by the things that they love.

• Provide companionship
• Assist with personal care routines, e.g. dressing and bathing
• Help with getting out of bed in the morning
• Support with light domestic tasks
• Meal preparation and cooking
• Support with medication, mobility, and other care needs

Ready to make care your career? Apply now to find out more, and to become a Hales Care Assistant in Ipswich.

The nature of this role means that you must have the right to work in the UK. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.