Care Jobs in Lowestoft

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!We are hiring Home Care Assistants / Carers / Care Workers in Lowestoft to join our Reablement Team. This role involves providing person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, helping regain their health, well-being, and independence. Areas covered: Lowestoft, Waveney and the surrounding areas. *Drivers required due to rural locations in the community.* Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring Out of Country sponsorship.

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 Reablement 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 Reablement 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 required.

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 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 Lowestoft. 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?

• Generous mileage allowance
• Guaranteed hours, full or part time, morning, evening, and weekend shifts
• Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
• Fully Funded Blue Light Card – access to over 15,000 discounts online and on the high-street
• Win £1,000 in the Hales Heroes Monthly Draw
• Early access to the pay you have already earned through our ‘Early Pay’ app
• Up to £300 bonus for every candidate you refer to us through our referral app
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and Financial Wellbeing Support
• Career development opportunities
• Group Pension
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Eye test policy
• Free uniform and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Paid induction and ongoing training (Care Certificate and NVQ qualifications)

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 caring your career? Apply now to find out more, and to become a Hales Care Assistant in Lowestoft.

About Hales Homecare

Hales Homecare, a division of the Hales Group, provide person-centred care to a diverse range of customers ensuring they can remain within the comfort of their own home while continuing to live safely and independently. 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.