31 Social care / Social services / Housing jobs in Gorleston-on-sea, Norfolk

Weekend Care Worker

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 25 July 2025
• Salary: £12.4 to £12.51 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 24 August 2025
• Location: NR32 2EG
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Home Support Matters
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: LWCWJUN-433671

Summary

Care Workers Wanted - Drivers & Non-Drivers Welcome!

Join Home Support Matters and Make a Real Difference

Looking for a rewarding role that fits around your life? Whether you drive or not, if you're caring, reliable and want to support people in your local community- we want to hear from you!

We're recruiting Care Workers in Lowestoft to help people live safely, independently, and happily in their own homes.

What You'll Earn:

• £12.40/hour weekdays
• £12.51/hour weekends
• Travel time paid
• Drivers also receive 42p per mile mileage

Example Weekly Earnings (30 hours):

• 30 hours of care = £372
• Travel time (approx. 2.5h) = £31
• Plus, if driving: 100 miles = £42
• Total = Up to £445/week - over £23,100 a year

Subject to tax/NI deductions.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Flexible Working Options
  Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle - zero-hours, guaranteed hours, or block shift contracts
• Full Training & Paid Induction
  
  • 6 days paid induction at our Beccles branch
  • Shadow shifts with experienced carers
  • Earn your Care Certificate & NVQs - fully funded
  • No experience needed - we train you!
• Extra Perks Just for You
  
  • Paid holiday
  • Free uniform & full PPE
  • Company mobile phone
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus (£100 - T&Cs apply)
  • Blue Light Card - enjoy discounts for you & your family
  • 24/7 support via Norfolk Support Line
  • Access to workplace mental health first aiders

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing personal care, companionship, and emotional support
• Helping with meals, medication, and daily routines
• Supporting individuals post-hospital discharge or during recovery
• Reducing isolation and helping reconnect with the community
• Promoting independence and dignity every day

What You'll Need:

• A kind, caring and reliable nature
• Willingness to work alternate weekends
• The right to work in the UK
• Drivers: A valid UK licence, your own vehicle & business insurance
  (Driving is a bonus-but not essential!)

Whether you're driving between visits or walking to nearby clients, you'll be making a powerful difference to someone's life.

Apply now to start a fulfilling career in care-with full support and training from Home Support Matters.

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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Looking for a rewarding role that fits around your life? Whether you drive or not, if you're caring, reliable and want to support people in your local community-we want to hear from you!,

A kind, caring and reliable nature

Willingness to work alternate weekends

The right to work in the UK

Drivers: A valid UK licence, your own vehicle & business insurance

(Driving is a bonus-but not essential!)

£12.40/hour weekdays

£12.51/hour weekends

Travel time paid

Drivers also receive 42p per mile mileage

Example Weekly Earnings (30 hours):

30 hours of care = £372

Travel time (approx. 2.5h) = £31

Plus, if driving: 100 miles = £42

Total = Up to £445/week - over £23,100 a year

Subject to tax/NI deductions.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Flexible Working Options

Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle - zero-hours, guaranteed hours, or block shift contracts

Full Training & Paid Induction

6 days paid induction at our Beccles branch

Shadow shifts with experienced carers

Earn your Care Certificate & NVQs - fully funded

No experience needed - we train you!

Extra Perks Just for You

Paid holiday

Free uniform & full PPE

Company mobile phone

Refer-a-Friend bonus (£100 - T&Cs apply)

Blue Light Card - enjoy discounts for you & your family

24/7 support via Norfolk Support Line

Access to workplace mental health first aiders