Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £12.50 – £15.00 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Available
Join Almond Tree Care as a Home Care Assistant and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about providing high-quality care and supporting vulnerable adults? Do you want to work in a compassionate and supportive environment where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? Almond Tree Care is looking for dedicated Home Care Assistants to join our growing team in Hethersett, Wymondham, Little Melton, Mulbarton, and South Norfolk. This is your chance to play an essential role in helping individuals live independently in their own homes.
We welcome applicants from the UK and internationally, offering visa sponsorship to qualified candidates who can work full-time hours. Whether you are an experienced care worker or new to the field, we provide comprehensive training to ensure your success in this role.
Key Responsibilities of a Home Care Assistant
As a Home Care Assistant with Almond Tree Care, you will be responsible for delivering a range of care services to vulnerable adults. Your role will be varied and rewarding, ensuring that you provide physical, emotional, and practical support for individuals in their own homes. You will work closely with our team and clients to create a positive impact on their quality of life.
Your core duties will include:
- Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain personal hygiene.
- Medication Management: Support with the administration of medication and ensure safe practices.
- Meal Preparation: Prepare nutritious meals tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Light Domestic Duties: Help with household chores such as cleaning and laundry.
- Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship to reduce feelings of isolation.
- Continence Support: Assist with continence care in a sensitive and respectful manner.
Why Choose Almond Tree Care?
At Almond Tree Care, we believe in taking care of our staff as much as we take care of our clients. We offer competitive pay, employee benefits, and a supportive work environment where your career can grow. We are a family-run business, and we pride ourselves on creating a culture that values compassion, flexibility, and teamwork.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary:
- £12.50 per hour on weekdays (plus travel time)
- £15.00 per hour on weekends (plus travel time)
- Holiday pay: £1.70 per hour for every hour worked with a client.
- Loyalty Bonus: A £600 pro rata loyalty bonus after 6 months of employment.
- Travel Allowance: We cover travel costs and provide a company pool car and fuel card.
- Guaranteed Hours: Enjoy contracted hours for job security, with flexible full-time and part-time options.
- Training and Development:
- In-house training and online e-learning with certification.
- Access to the Care Certificate and funded NVQs relevant to your role.
- Fully supported induction and shadowing.
- Additional Benefits:
- Company pension plan and sick pay.
- Employee mentoring programme to support your career growth.
- Free flu jabs and free parking at the office.
- Referral programme to reward employees for recommending new team members.
- Shift Flexibility: Work morning, evening, and weekend shifts with alternate weekend working patterns.
Visa Sponsorship Available
We understand that many talented individuals may not currently have the right to work in the UK. That’s why we offer visa sponsorship to eligible applicants who meet the criteria. If you are looking for a skilled worker visa and want to work in the UK, Almond Tree Care can support your application, provided you meet the necessary qualifications and work full-time hours. We can also offer up to 20 hours for those wishing to remain with another sponsor.
Important Visa Information:
- Sponsorship is available for applicants already in the UK who want to swap sponsors.
- You must be able to work full-time hours to qualify for sponsorship.
- Please review the UK Skilled Worker Visa requirements to ensure you are eligible.
Who Are We Looking For?
To succeed in this Home Care Assistant role, you must be compassionate, caring, and dedicated to improving the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who are:
- Compassionate: You will be supporting vulnerable adults, so a caring approach is essential.
- Flexible: You need to be adaptable to different shifts and client needs.
- Team Player: Collaboration with colleagues is key to delivering the best care.
- Dependable: You must be reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.
- Local: We are looking for applicants local to South Norfolk, but those who live outside of the area may also apply if they can commute.
Required Qualifications:
- A driving license is essential, as you will need to travel to clients’ homes.
- No previous care experience is necessary, as we provide comprehensive training.
- Right to work in the UK (unless applying for sponsorship).
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference and join a team that truly values its staff, apply today for the Home Care Assistant position at Almond Tree Care. We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and any relevant experience.