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Healthcare Assistant jobs in Norwich.

Healthcare assistants and support workers underpin ward, community and social care rotas, and bookings are often available at short notice with flexible shift patterns. Actionus places HCAs and support workers into agency, bank and permanent roles with training and DBS arranged before you start.

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Hiring in Norwich

What the Norwich market looks like.

Norfolk's rural geography and limited transport links make recruitment persistently difficult outside Norwich itself, and coastal services at Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn rely heavily on temporary cover. Community caseloads cover long distances, so car travel is usually expected.

Major employers in Norfolk

  • —Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
  • —James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Great Yarmouth · Lowestoft · Dereham · Wymondham · North Walsham · Thetford

Typical settings

  • NHS wards and clinics
  • Care and nursing homes
  • Supported living services
  • Community and home care

Common specialities

  • Ward support
  • Mental health support
  • Learning disabilities
  • Complex care
  • Elderly care

Questions

Healthcare Assistant work in Norwich, answered.

What healthcare assistant jobs are available in Norwich?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent healthcare assistant roles across Norwich and the wider Norfolk area, including nhs wards and clinics, care and nursing homes, supported living services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire healthcare assistants in Norwich?
Major healthcare employers in and around Norwich include Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a healthcare assistant professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Norwich?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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