Home Care Assistant
Based in Felixstowe
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour + travel time (£12.71 per hour) and mileage at £0.30 per mile
Hours: Various shifts available starting at 7am or 9am (7am-2pm, 3pm-10pm or 7am-10pm)
Your Role as a Home Care Assistant
As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll support individuals in Ipswich to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. Every visit is an opportunity to make someone’s day brighter and yours more fulfilling.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with personal care routines (washing, dressing, toileting)
* Supporting medication and meal preparation
* Helping with light domestic tasks and grocery needs
* Providing companionship and emotional support
Qualifications & Requirements
* Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support
* A reliable and honest team player with a positive attitude
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written
* No experience necessary – we have had people join from hospitality, retail, and customer service backgrounds
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills
* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
* Right to work in the UK and not requiring Tier 2 sponsorship
Benefits & Perks
* Paid travel time
* Generous mileage allowance – 30p per mile
* Early Pay access with Hastee
* FREE Blue Light Card
* Refer a Friend bonus up to £517
* Reward and Recognition schemes – Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
* Pension scheme & subsidised insurance
* Free uniform & PPE
* Comprehensive 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
Training & Career Development
* Paid, comprehensive training
* Ongoing coaching and support
* Funded qualifications & apprenticeships
* Clear progression routes – many of our Care Assistants advance to Senior Carer, Team Leader or Management roles
Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.
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