At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal care and support across various care settings in Norfolk and Suffolk.
- Company: Join Advantage Angels, a flexible agency with a focus on quality care.
- Benefits: Earn up to £22.00 per hour, with travel costs and accommodation covered.
- Other info: Enjoy flexible shifts and 24/7 support from our dedicated team.
- Why this job: Experience diverse environments while making a real difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: Minimum 6 months care experience and a passion for person-centred care.
The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 £ per hour.
About the Role
Advantage Angels is recruiting Travelling Healthcare Assistants for flexible agency shifts across Norfolk and Suffolk. This role is ideal for experienced HCAs who want maximum variety, the chance to work across different settings and towns, and the freedom to choose every shift they work.
As a Travelling HCA with Advantage Angels, you will work across care homes, nursing homes and supported living services throughout Norfolk and Suffolk including Ipswich, Felixstowe, Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, Woodbridge, Mildenhall, Eye, Newmarket, Norwich, Thetford and beyond. We match you to settings that suit your experience and travel preferences, and our shift coordinators are available seven days a week to keep your diary full.
Where travel is required, your travel costs are covered. Where overnight stays are necessary, accommodation is arranged and paid for by Advantage Angels meaning you can take on shifts further afield with no out-of-pocket costs.
What You'll Receive
- Up to £22.00 per hour with enhanced rates for nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Weekly or monthly pay your choice
- Travel costs covered for all placements requiring travel
- Accommodation arranged and paid for where overnight stays are required
- Flexible shifts across Norfolk and Suffolk chosen entirely around your availability
- Free online and practical training including moving and handling, basic life support and safeguarding
- Uniform, ID badge and DBS covered by us
- 24/7 support from our recruitment and operations team
- Staff referral bonus scheme
Your Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities across a range of care settings
- Support mobility, comfort and wellbeing of service users
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Work alongside Registered Nurses and wider care teams across multiple settings
- Maintain accurate care records in line with CQC standards
- Adapt quickly to different care environments, client groups and working practices
- Represent Advantage Angels professionally in every placement
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 6 months paid UK care experience in a care home, nursing home or hospital setting
- A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care
- Willingness and ability to travel across Norfolk, Suffolk and surrounding areas - all travel costs are covered
- The right to work in the UK - we do not offer visa sponsorship
- No criminal convictions
- Flexibility and adaptability to work across different settings, client groups and towns
- Up to date mandatory training certificates including a practical moving and handling certificate
- Confident using a floor hoist, Sara Steady and other moving and handling equipment
Travel and Accommodation
All travel costs associated with your placements are covered by Advantage Angels. Where a shift requires an overnight stay or is located further from your home address, we arrange and fully fund your accommodation - you will never be out of pocket for travel or lodging when working with us. Our shift coordinators will always discuss travel and accommodation arrangements with you in advance of confirming any placement, so you know exactly what is covered and what to expect before you agree to a shift.
Travelling HCA Norfolk & Suffolk employer: Advantage Angels Ltd
Advantage Angels is an exceptional employer for culinary professionals, offering flexible work opportunities across various healthcare settings throughout the UK. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and professional growth, we provide our Agency Chefs with the chance to lead kitchen teams while ensuring high-quality meal delivery. Our supportive work culture and commitment to food safety standards make us a rewarding place to develop your culinary career.
