Care Assistant

Orwell Housing Association; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days

Bank holiday work

Rewards program

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card

Orwell Academy training

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Care Assistant for Margery Girling House in Old Felixstowe. You will support tenants with daily living, personal care, mobility, meals and activities, while building warm, person‑centred relationships and maintaining accurate care records.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, dementia and health needs support, with on‑site parking and access to training. The organization promotes inclusion and offers DBS checks and development through the Orwell Academy.

Qualifications

• Care experience in daily living support and mobility.
• Ability to build person-centered relationships and provide emotional support.
• Clear communication, listening and observation skills, and documenting care plans.
• Support for health needs including dementia and mental health conditions.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities and escalation if needed.
• Contribute to person-centered care planning focused on individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily living, including personal care, mobility, social activities, mealtimes and medication.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships and offer emotional support.
• Use clear communication, listening and observation skills, including recording and reporting in care plans.
• Support people with a range of health needs, including dementia, mental health conditions and end-of-life care.
• Maintain an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and act appropriately.
• Contribute to person-centered care planning focused on individual needs rather than tasks.

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Care Certificate

Job description

Shifts: 07:00am-14:30pm, 14:30pm-22:00pm

Ref: MGH070

Ready to make a difference every day?

Become a Care Assistant within our extra care service, Margery Girling House, where you'll help customers live well in the comfort of their own homes.

You'll be part of a caring, supportive team focused on every tenant's wellbeing.

Please note that we do

not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation if appointed.

About Margery Girling House

Margery Girling House is a well‑established extra care service situated in Old Felixstowe, a popular coastal area known for its friendly community feel.

The service is located close to the seafront and within easy reach of Felixstowe town centre, offering access to a wide range of local amenities including shops, cafés, post offices and GP surgeries.

A bus stop is just a short walk away, with regular services connecting Old Felixstowe to the town centre, Walton, the Trimley's and Ipswich, making the location easily accessible by public transport. If you have access to a driving licence, the service has onsite parking.

More information about Margery Girling House:

Margery Girling House, Felixstowe | Orwell Housing

Key responsibilities:

• Provide support with daily living, including personal care, mobility, social activities, mealtimes and medication.
• Build positive, person‑centred relationships and offer emotional support.
• Use clear communication, listening and observation skills, including recording and reporting in care plans.
• Support people with a range of health needs, including dementia, mental health conditions and end‑of‑life care.
• Maintain an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and act appropriately.
• Contribute to person‑centred care planning focused on individual needs rather than tasks.

Why Join Orwell?

• 22 days annual leave pro rata (Please note that bank‑holiday work will be required as part of this role)
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy

Person Specification...

• Care Certificate is desirable.
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable.
• Full driving licence is desirable.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before you apply

Orwell is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and equality of opportunity.

This role is subject to an

Enhanced DBS check with Adults' Barred List. Applicants who have lived or worked overseas within the last five years may also be required to provide a

Statement of Good Conduct.

As a

Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.

If you don't meet every requirement but feel you would be a great fit for the role, we'd still love to hear from you.