Care Assistant

Stow-Healthcare; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

Free uniform

Free wifi

Free DBS checks (Ts & Cs apply)

Free staff meal

Employee Assistance Programme

Award winning employer recognition

Job summary

Stow Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with personal care, mealtimes and activities. You will work under the guidance of a Senior Carer to ensure residents live fulfilling and dignified lives. Training is provided, making this a great entry point for those new to care.

Excellent English skills and a people-oriented approach are essential. Flexible weekend hours may be required to cover shifts and ensure continuity of care across the team.

Qualifications

• Full training can be provided if you do not have prior care experience.
• Flexibility, patience and a caring attitude are essential.
• Good written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, mealtimes and activities.
• Provide kind and respectful support under the guidance of a Senior Carer.
• Help residents live fulfilling lives and participate in daily routines.
• Be available to work alternate weekends as needed.

Skills

People person

Flexibility

English proficiency

Job description

Our Care Assistant Role

• Always supported by a Senior Carer
• Supporting residents to live fulfilling lives
• Offering kind and respectful care to elderly people needing support with personal care, mealtimes, and activities
• Available to work alternate weekends

The skills you’ll need

• Full training can be provided if you do not have experience
• Flexibility, patience, a caring attitude, and a real 'people person'
• A good level of written and spoken English

The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare

• Retail and food discounts - Blue Light Card
• Working for the best care provider in the UK. Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - LaingBuission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023, 2022 & 2021. Care Employer of the Year- National Finalist at the Great British Care Award 2025.
• Top Care employer
• Comprehensive training and opportunities to gain or add to qualifications (L2, L3)
• Company pension scheme
• Contracted hours giving you security
• Free Uniform
• Free Wifi
• Free DBS (Ts and Cs apply)
• Free staff meal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer Recognition Scheme
• Annual Stow Awards Ceremony

About Us

• Award-winning care provider, proudly recognised with national awards for excellence in care, nursing and leadership.
• Winners of national awards for management, nursing, and care