Home care worker
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £15.26 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pension |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Norfolk, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NR Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Norwich area |
Summary
Job description
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, with responsibilities that may include heavy lifting and medication administration. The Care Worker will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those under their care, particularly for individuals with dementia or those requiring home care.
We work with people with a broad range of care or support needs, including physical disabilities, mental health and wellbeing, acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities, long term health conditions. This means that we have a variety of different experiences and no two days are the same.
Duties
Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
Administer medication as prescribed and monitor clients for any changes in health status.
Support clients with mobility needs, including heavy lifting when necessary.
Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns to healthcare professionals.
Drive clients to appointments or social activities as required.
Engage in activities that promote mental stimulation and physical well-being for clients, particularly those with dementia.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Experience
Previous experience in care work or a related field is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.
Familiarity with dementia care practices is advantageous.
Experience in home care settings is beneficial.
A valid driving licence is preferred for transporting clients.
Skills in childcare may also be considered an asset for those working with families or children in need of support.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply for the position of Care Worker.
IMMEDIATE starts available if your enhanced DBS is registered on the update service & training up to date.
You must have the right to work in the UK. We DO NOT offer VISA Sponsorship. We are also unable to consider candidates seeking VISA switches or work in addition to a Sponsored role.
If you have unsuccessfully applied for one of our Care Worker vacancies in the last 6 months will not be able to consider an application on this occasion.
NR Care provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.40-£15.26 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Referral programme
Physical Setting:
Homecare
Shift:
Day shift
Night shift
Language:
English (required)
Work Location: In person
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, with responsibilities that may include heavy lifting and medication administration. The Care Worker will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those under their care, particularly for individuals with dementia or those requiring home care.
We work with people with a broad range of care or support needs, including physical disabilities, mental health and wellbeing, acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities, long term health conditions. This means that we have a variety of different experiences and no two days are the same.
Duties
Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
Administer medication as prescribed and monitor clients for any changes in health status.
Support clients with mobility needs, including heavy lifting when necessary.
Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns to healthcare professionals.
Drive clients to appointments or social activities as required.
Engage in activities that promote mental stimulation and physical well-being for clients, particularly those with dementia.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Experience
Previous experience in care work or a related field is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.
Familiarity with dementia care practices is advantageous.
Experience in home care settings is beneficial.
A valid driving licence is preferred for transporting clients.
Skills in childcare may also be considered an asset for those working with families or children in need of support.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply for the position of Care Worker.
IMMEDIATE starts available if your enhanced DBS is registered on the update service & training up to date.
You must have the right to work in the UK. We DO NOT offer VISA Sponsorship. We are also unable to consider candidates seeking VISA switches or work in addition to a Sponsored role.
If you have unsuccessfully applied for one of our Care Worker vacancies in the last 6 months will not be able to consider an application on this occasion.
NR Care provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.40-£15.26 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Referral programme
Physical Setting:
Homecare
Shift:
Day shift
Night shift
Language:
English (required)
Work Location: In person
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