Care Assistant-Fakenham, Norfolk Nr21 in High Wycombe

Job Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and support to our client. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, promote independence, provide companionship, and ensure the client’s comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support with daily personal care and activities of daily living.
• Assist the client with mobility and safe walking support, including using mobility aids such as a walking stick.
• Offer companionship and emotional support through conversation and meaningful interaction.
• Prepare and serve meals, snacks, and drinks according to the client’s preferences.
• Encourage adequate nutrition and hydration by offering refreshments regularly.
• Empty and clean the commode as required, maintaining good hygiene standards.
• Make the client’s bed daily and change/wash bedding regularly when required.
• Support with laundry tasks, including washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes and bedding.
• Maintain a clean and safe home environment, including tidying the bedroom, living room, kitchen, and other areas.
• Assist with household tasks such as taking out bins and keeping the client’s surroundings organised.
• Provide support with caring for household pets/animals, including feeding a visiting cat and refilling outdoor animal feeders and water bowls.
• Observe and report any changes in the client’s health, behaviour, mobility, or wellbeing.
• Follow the client’s care plan and maintain confidentiality, dignity, and respect at all times.

About The Role

• Previous experience working in care or supporting vulnerable adults.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a care team.
• Commitment to providing person-centred care.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete required care training.

Personal Qualities:

• Caring and empathetic nature.
• Respectful and professional attitude.
• Flexible and dependable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients.

About The Company

Homecare Gurus is a family-run care provider and healthcare staffing agency based in High Wycombe.

We provide domiciliary care, live-in care and staffing support to residential and nursing services across England and Wales. Our focus is on delivering reliable, person-centred support that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life.

Our approach is guided by compassion, integrity, professionalism and respect. We take time to understand the needs of the people and organisations we support and aim to build trusted, long-term relationships through consistent service and high standards of care.

At Homecare Gurus, we are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the people who use our services and the wider care sector.

Company Culture

Our culture is built around respect, teamwork, accountability and genuine care for one another.

We want every member of our team to feel that they belong and that their contribution matters. Whether you are working in someone’s home, providing live-in care or supporting a residential or nursing service, you are part of the wider Homecare Gurus team.

We value people who are compassionate, reliable, professional and willing to take responsibility for the quality of their work. In return, we aim to provide an approachable and supportive working environment where people feel comfortable asking questions, raising concerns and seeking guidance when they need it.

We are proud of our diverse team and believe that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives make us stronger. Above all, we want to create a workplace where people are treated fairly, good work is recognised and everyone is encouraged to deliver care they can be proud of.

Company Benefits

Working with Homecare Gurus comes with a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, stability and opportunities to develop your career in care.

For Domiciliary Care Workers, competitive pay rates from £14.56 to £21.84 per hour, depending on the shift, as well as £1,000 per week for Live-In Care. You will also receive access to regular placements and shifts.

Our flexible rotas can help you balance work with your personal commitments, while opportunities across domiciliary care, residential and nursing settings allow you to gain broader experience and develop a versatile skill set.

We also provide ongoing training and development to help you build confidence, strengthen your knowledge and progress within the care sector.

With a dedicated office team available to support you, you can focus on doing what you do best: providing excellent care and making a positive difference.

Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Flexible schedule, Pet friendly offices, Free work laptop, Open office, Competitive salary, Free parking or Discounted parking , Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities

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Care Assistant-Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 • High Wycombe, GB