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Care Assistant

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  • Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities for Home Instead clients
  • Support clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety and comfort
  • Assist with meal preparation when required in your role as a Care Assistant
  • Help clients with medication
  • Engage in social activities and provide companionship to clients
  • Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients
  • Observe and report any changes in clients' physical or mental health
  • Maintain accurate records of care provided
  • Participate in regular training and development sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in care
  • 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
  • Reliability, patience, and empathy
  • Drivers preferred – many clients require transport to appointments
  • Must be able to work in and around Norwich
  • Must have the right to work in the UK
  • Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence
  • Previous care experience not needed – compassion and reliability are key

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
  • Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
  • Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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