DOMICILIARY CARE ASSISTANT


Company:	LOVE TO CARE HOME CARE NORFOLK LTD
Salary:	from £12.83 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Norwich
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

Domiciliary Care Worker

Company: Love to Care Homecare Norfolk Ltd.

Location: Norwich and surrounding areas, Norfolk

Job Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time / Part-time

Salary: £ 12.83 per hour

Hours: 37.5 per week

Closing Date: 02/11/2026

Job Description

Love to Care Homecare Norfolk Ltd. is seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced Domiciliary Care Workers to join our growing homecare team in Norwich and the surrounding areas of Norfolk.

Our aim is to provide high-quality, person-centred care that enables individuals to remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes. We are looking for dedicated professionals who are committed to treating every service user with dignity, respect and compassion.

The successful candidates will provide practical assistance and personal care to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities in accordance with individual care plans.

- Support service users with washing, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.

- Assist with mobility, transfers and moving and handling in accordance with training and care plans.

- Support service users with meal preparation, hydration and other daily living needs.

- Provide companionship and emotional support while promoting independence and personal choice.

- Assist with medication in accordance with company policies and the level of training and authorisation provided.

- Monitor and report changes in service users’ health, wellbeing or circumstances.

- Maintain accurate care records and report concerns promptly to the appropriate manager.

- Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention and health and safety procedures.

- Travel between service users’ homes to deliver scheduled care visits.

Essential Requirements – Mandatory

Applicants must meet both of the following requirements:

1. Full, valid UK driving licence: Applicants must hold a full and valid driving licence recognised in the UK and be able to travel reliably between service users’ homes.

2. Previous care experience: Applicants must have previous experience working in a care setting, such as domiciliary care, a residential care home, a nursing home or a similar health and social care environment.

Applications from candidates who do not meet both mandatory requirements will not be considered.

Essential Skills and Personal Qualities

- A compassionate, patient and respectful approach to care.

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Reliability, punctuality and a professional attitude.

- The ability to follow care plans, instructions and organisational policies.

- A commitment to safeguarding service users and maintaining confidentiality.

- Flexibility to meet the needs of a domiciliary care service.

Additional Employment Requirements

- Successful completion of the required pre-employment checks, including an appropriate enhanced DBS check.

- Satisfactory references and verification of previous employment.

- Evidence of the legal right to work in the UK before commencing employment.

- Willingness to undertake mandatory training and any role-specific training required.

- Compliance with the company’s policies, procedures and applicable care standards.

What We Offer

- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.

- Supportive management and a professional working environment.

- Relevant training and ongoing development.

- The opportunity to develop skills and experience within the homecare sector.

How to Apply

If you have previous care experience, hold a full and valid UK driving licence, and are committed to providing high-quality person-centred care, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant care experience and confirming that you meet both mandatory requirements.

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