About Us:
At Availl WE DO CARE
We are a well-established care provider in Norwich, committed to supporting individuals in the community by delivering high-quality care and assistance.
Our mission is to promote independence, dignity, and well-being for all our clients, including the elderly, individuals with learning disabilities, and those with mental health challenges. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our friendly team.
Some of our Health Care Assistants working in our team have said:
"I am celebrating my one month anniversary working with Availl! I did my first shadow shift precisely one month a go. Looking back the journey has been so wonderful. I am grateful to the company for helping me develop experience and knowledge."
"Availl has been an absolute dream to work for and I have been so happy this last year. I love care work and to be able to work for a company so focused and dedicated to the client has made the job easier."
"Availl has always been nice to me. I think it is one of the best agencies I have worked for!"
PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer Sponsorship
Overview
Here at Availl Healthcare, we are seeking compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals in their own homes whilst delivering the highest quality of care.
Your primary focus will be on enhancing the quality of life for our clients by assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills in English, a willingness to learn and develop your skills, follow care plans, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as independently.
We look for a proactive person who can use own decision making skills, have a can do attitude and strong work ethic.
The Role:
As a Domiciliary Carer:
- You will play a vital role in providing personal care and support to clients in their homes, assisting with daily tasks, and enhancing their quality of life.
- You will work closely with individuals who need support with everyday activities, including personal care, medication administration or reminders, meal preparation, and companionship.
- The role involves visiting clients in the community, so a driving license and access to transport is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, and grooming)
- Supporting clients with mobility and daily living activities
- Assisting with medication administration and reminders
- Preparing meals and assisting with eating and drinking
- Offering companionship and emotional support by building a rapport and creating meaningful relationships
- Ensuring clients' well-being and safety at all times
- Maintaining accurate records of care provided
- Working within care plans to meet individual needs
Shift Patterns Available:
- Mornings
- Afternoons
- Evenings
- Weekdays
- Weekends
We offer flexible working hours to suit your availability, with a variety of shift patterns to choose from.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer Sponsorship
Requirements:
- Experience in care (preferred, but not essential)
- A compassionate and caring attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A driving license and access to a vehicle (preferred for community visits)
- An enhanced DBS check (we will assist you with this if necessary)
Desirable:
- Experience with a range of clients such as elderly, clients with mental health care needs or individuals with learning disabilities
- Previous experience in domiciliary care
Why choose to work with Availl?
- We provide competitive pay rates and regular reviews.
- We offer Flexible Contracts that suit your lifestyle.
- As a member of Availl you will benefit from working within a positive learning based culture with excellent management, communicative and supportive staff.
- We cover mileage and travel expenses where suitable.
- We are a well-established care provider making a difference to people's lives one care package at a time.
- We invest on our staff; we offer career progression opportunities and ongoing training tailored to individual needs.
- We Do Care about our workforce.
- We take work-life balance seriously and we offer flexible working hours and shift patterns.
- We offer a company pension scheme to those that qualify.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to join a supportive care team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role.
Apply TODAY and join us in making a difference in the lives of those we care for!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £15.25-£22.88 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 84 per week
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
Application question(s):
- Do you drive?
- Do you have your own vehicle?
- Do you hold a UK valid driving licence?
Work Location: In person
