Job Description
Care Assistant / Care Worker (Domiciliary Care)
Dereham & Surrounding Areas
£28,000 per annum | £150 Welcome Bonus | Full Training Provided
Company: First Choice Homecare Location: Dereham, Norfolk & surrounding villages Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Salary: Contracted hours £28,000 per annum (37.5 hours per week) Rota: 37.5 hours per week on a 4 on and 4off rolling rota, with paid contact time included within contracted working hours
Please note: If you have applied for a position with First Choice Home Care within the last 90 days, your application will be automatically rejected. Please allow at least 90 days before re-applying for any open positions Care Assistant / Care Worker (Domiciliary Care)
Make a Difference Every Day
Looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely change lives?
At First Choice Homecare, we're looking for caring, compassionate and reliable people to join our growing team in Dereham and the surrounding areas.
No previous care experience? No problem. We provide full paid training, ongoing support and genuine career progression opportunities.
Whether you're starting a new career or already have experience in care, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join First Choice Homecare?
Paid contact time -within working hours
35p per mile mileage allowance
£150 Welcome Bonus
£150 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
Full paid induction and training
Funded career development opportunities
Flexible full-time and part-time contracts
Local work close to home
Friendly, supportive management team
Paid holiday
Pension scheme
Be part of a trusted local care provider
Shift Patterns Available
We're currently recruiting for:
· Morning shifts: 7:00am – 2:00pm
· Evening shifts: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
· full-time hours
· Alternate weekends
What You'll Be Doing
As a Care Assistant, you'll help people remain safe, happy and independent in their own homes.
Your role may include:
· Providing personal care with dignity and respect
· Assisting with washing and dressing
· Preparing meals and drinks
· Medication support
· Shopping and collecting prescriptions
· Providing companionship
· Supporting clients to attend appointments
· Completing digital care records
No two days are ever the same.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are:
Kind and compassionate
Trustworthy and reliable
Friendly and positive
Great communicators
Drivers with access to their own vehicle
Comfortable using a smartphone
Passionate about helping others
Experience is welcome but not essential—your attitude is what matters most.
Our Values
At First Choice Homecare, everything we do is built around:
· Caring
· Compassion
· Trust
· Accountability
· Teamwork
· Effectiveness
· Safety
If these values reflect who you are, you'll fit right in.
Requirements
To be considered, you'll need:
· A full UK driving licence
· Access to your own vehicle
· The right to work in the UK
· Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check
· Availability to travel between clients' homes
No Experience? Start a New Career Today
Many of our Care Assistants previously worked in:
· Retail
· Hospitality
· Customer Service
· Warehouse
· Administration
· Childcare
· Cleaning
· Armed Forces
We'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding career with excellent pay, flexible hours and the opportunity to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and a member of our Recruitment Team will contact you as soon as possible.
Please note: If you have applied for a position with First Choice Home Care within the last 90 days, your application will be automatically rejected. Please allow at least 90 days before re-applying for any open positions
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Have you applied for any First Choice Home Care positions in the past 90 days?
Work Location: In person
