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Care Worker - Block Shifts

Job details
Posting date: 03 June 2025
Salary: £13.1 to £14.06 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 July 2025
Location: NR30 1SD
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Home Support Matters
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BLOCK2025-433672

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Summary

Block Shift Care Workers Wanted – Drivers Needed! Join Home Support Matters Today

Are you a driver looking for a rewarding job with great pay, paid mileage, and flexible block shifts that fit around your life?
At Home Support Matters, we’re looking for compassionate Care Workers—especially drivers—to support people in Great Yarmouth and surrounding areas such as Caister, Hemsby, Ormesby, Rollesby, and Filby to stay safe, independent, and happy in their own homes.

⏰ Block Shift Details:

  • Shifts run every day from:

    • 07:00 – 14:30


    • 16:00 – 21:00



    • Sign up for as many shifts as you like!


    • The service operates 7 days a week, offering fantastic earning potential.


      What You’ll Earn:

      • £13.10 per hour weekdays


      • £14.06 per hour weekends


      • 42p per mile mileage


      • Paid travel time


        Example Weekly Earnings (30 hours):

        • 30 hours of direct care = £393


        • 100 miles of driving = £42


        • Travel time (approx. 2.5h) = £31
          Total = £466/week – that’s over £24,200 a year*
          *Subject to tax/NI deductions.


          Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

          • Flexible Working Options

            • Zero-hours, guaranteed hours, or block shift contracts


            • Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle



            • Full Training & Paid Induction

              • No experience? No problem!


              • 6 days paid induction at our Beccles branch


              • Shadow shifts with experienced carers


              • Achieve your Care Certificate & NVQs – fully funded



              • Extra Perks Just for You

                • Paid holiday


                • Free uniform & full PPE


                • Company mobile phone


                • Refer-a-Friend bonus (£100 – T&Cs apply)


                • Blue Light Card – discounts for you & your family


                • Access to workplace mental health support & Norfolk Support Line (24/7/365)



                  What You’ll Be Doing:

                  • Providing personal care, companionship, and emotional support


                  • Supporting with meal prep, medication, and daily routines


                  • Helping individuals regain confidence after illness or hospital stays


                  • Reducing loneliness and reconnecting people with their communities


                  • Enabling people to live independently and safely at home


                    ✅ What You’ll Need:

                    • A valid UK driving licence, your own car, and business insurance (essential for this role)


                    • A caring, reliable, and respectful attitude


                    • Availability to work alternate weekends


                    • The right to work in the UK


                      Make a Difference Every Day

                      Whether you're helping someone leave hospital safely, preventing readmission, or simply making them smile—your care truly matters.

                      Ready to start your journey?
                      Apply today and turn your driving skills into a meaningful career.

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