Care Assistant

Do you have the desire to help other people? Cared for a friend or a family member? Make caring your career.

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 Swaffham.

Areas covered: PE37, PE32, NR20 and IP25

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 – £0.30 per mile
• Guaranteed hours, full or part time, morning, evening, and weekend shifts
• Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
• FREE Blue Light Card – access to over 15,000 discounts online and on the high-street
• Cycle2Work Scheme, shop discounts and cash back opportunities available through our benefits portal
• Win £1,000 in the Hales Heroes Monthly Draw
• Early access to your pay through Hastee – the on-demand pay app
• Up to £316 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.

Read: Skills and qualities you need to become a Care Assistant

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 Swaffham.

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.