Care Assistant
About this role
Care Assistant (Community / Domiciliary Care)
Locations: Thetford, Brandon, Lakenheath, Mildenhall, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Diss, and surrounding areas
Hours: Full-time, part-time, guaranteed, and flexible hours available
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: £12.90 - £13.40 per hour (plus paid travel time and mileage)
Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Are you naturally caring and looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely change lives within your local community? We are currently recruiting compassionate Care Assistants to join Manorcourt Homecare’s dedicated Thetford branch team, providing person-centred support to individuals in their own homes.
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk right alongside you through every step of the application process—helping you polish your CV, preparing you for success, and ensuring a smooth, stress-free transition into your new career.
What You Will Do
Support clients with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.) while preserving their dignity and independence.
Assist with medication administration, meal preparation, and light domestic tasks or food shopping.
Provide meaningful companionship and social interaction, building special relationships with clients and their families.
Note: Access to your own transport is an advantage but not essential.
What's in It for You
Competitive hourly pay ranging from £12.90 to £13.40, with enhanced rates on weekends and bank holidays.
Paid travel time and mileage provided.
Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle (full-time, part-time, or guaranteed hours).
Company pension scheme and 5.6 weeks paid annual leave.
Refer-a-friend scheme worth £500 per referral.
Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health, counselling, and financial wellbeing.
Extensive training via the Healthcare Homes Academy, plus professional qualifications and apprenticeships.
Blue Light Card for exclusive retail, supermarket, fuel, and restaurant discounts.
Full PPE provided to ensure your safety.
What We Are Looking For
A kind, compassionate, and dedicated personality with a natural passion for helping others.
Good communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Note: Whether you are an experienced care assistant, support worker, or completely new to the care sector, full training, a thorough induction, and ongoing mentoring are provided!
Valid evidence of the right to work in the UK.