Job Description

Self-Employed Home Care Contractors - Join Fuchsia Homecare Norwich

Are you a compassionate, reliable individual with a passion for supporting people in their own homes? Fuchsia Homecare Norwich is looking for

self-employed care professionals

to join our trusted team of home care providers.

Whether you're an experienced care worker, a retired nurse, or someone with lived experience of disability or caring for loved ones, we welcome you to work with us on a

flexible, freelance basis

.

Why Join Us as a Self-Employed Contractor?

Flexible hours:

Set your availability - work as much or as little as you wish

Excellent rates:

12.50-13.00 per hour, depending on time and day

Mileage paid at 35p per mile

Consistent opportunities

in Norwich and surrounding areas

Supportive, respectful environment

- we treat our contractors like part of the team

About the Work

As a self-employed care contractor, you'll provide essential, person-centred support to adults in their own homes. Tasks may include:

Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting) Meal preparation and hydration support Prompting or administering medication (training can be arranged) Companionship and social support Light domestic tasks
You'll visit customers on

pre-scheduled routes

, often providing 30-60 minute visits. Travel time is kept under 15 minutes between calls where possible. Evening, weekend, and occasional overnight visits are available depending on your preference.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you:

Have experience in care or a related field (formal qualifications not essential) Are compassionate, reliable, and respectful of others' independence Are registered self-employed (or willing to register - we can advise) Hold a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Have the right to work in the UK

We provide a full induction and training programme free of charge

to help you feel confident before starting your visits. This includes moving and handling, medication, safeguarding, and customer-specific care needs.

We particularly welcome applications from care professionals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, as well as semi-retired carers looking for part-time work.

Important Information

All self-employed contractors must hold or be willing to obtain

public liability insurance

(we can recommend providers). An

enhanced DBS check

will be required - we can help arrange this if you don't already hold one. Contractors are responsible for their own tax and national insurance. If you're unsure how to register, we're happy to signpost you to support.

How to Express Interest

If you're interested in joining us as a self-employed care contractor, please get in touch by emailing [your email address] or calling [phone number]. We'll arrange a chat to find out more about you and how you'd like to work with us.

Let's work together to provide high-quality, dignified care that makes a difference in people's lives.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 12.50-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Referral programme
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FHC-SELFCARE-0725