Care Assistant (Day Shift) – The Hawthorns Care Home (Norwich)

Recruiter: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG)

Location: Norwich, NR2 2AJ

Salary: £12.81 – £13.11 per Hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Days)

Reference: VA013464-3

Looking for a fulfilling day job where your compassion truly shines?

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we match dedicated care professionals with exceptional, life-enhancing career choices. We are currently recruiting a Day Care Assistant for the highly regarded The Hawthorns Care Home in Norwich, part of the Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG)—one of the UK’s leading and most respected independent care providers.

Whether you are a seasoned care professional or searching for a meaningful career change, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Quick Job Overview

Pay Rate: £12.81 to £13.11 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent (Day Shifts)
Location: The Hawthorns, Norwich (NR2 2AJ)
Experience: Full training provided (open to healthcare workers, social workers, and career changers!)

Your Role: What You’ll Do

As a Day Care Assistant, you will be at the heart of our residents' daily lives, offering compassionate support that goes beyond standard tasks to genuinely nurture individual wellbeing.

Support with daily routines: Gently assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, hygiene, and enjoying meals, always maintaining their dignity.
Promote independence: Empower residents to feel valued and confident in their day-to-day choices.
Build meaningful connections: Develop trusting, friendly relationships that provide companionship to residents and reassurance to their families.
Deliver tailored care: Help implement personalized care plans that honor each resident’s unique wishes and personal story.

What We Are Looking For

A warm heart and a positive attitude matter most. Excellent, comprehensive training is fully provided.

Compassionate & Patient: Passionate about delivering outstanding, respectful care to older adults.
Reliable Team Player: Organised, dependable, and ready to contribute to a vibrant day shift.
Great Communicator: Fluent and confident verbal and written communication skills.
Eligible to Work: Must have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance of Norwich (NR2 2AJ).

Fantastic Perks & Benefits

Joining the permanent team at The Hawthorns unlocks a brilliant range of employee rewards:

Financial Flexibility: Early Pay with PayWise+ (access your earned wages before standard payday).
Health & Wellbeing: Simply Health cashback for dental, optical, and prescriptions, plus 24/7 virtual GP access for you and up to 4 children.
Great Savings: Tastecard membership (up to 50% off dining out) and an exclusive retail/hospitality discount platform.
Future Planning: NEST Pension Scheme and service recognition awards.
No Cost Setup: Free DBS check.
Career Growth: Fully supported apprenticeship programmes with clear pathways to progress, such as transitioning to a Nurse Associate.
Extra Peace of Mind: BHSF sick pay insurance support and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Note: Benefits require the completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

About The Hawthorns & MMCG

The Hawthorns Care Home is dedicated to creating a warm, "home-from-home" atmosphere built on an individualized, person-centered approach to care. The team treats one another like family, creating a happy, open environment where both staff and residents thrive. By choosing MMCG, you are joining an organization committed to being an employer of choice in the UK care sector.