Care Assistant

Orwell Housing Association; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Felixstowe is seeking compassionate Care Assistants for Margery Girling House. You will provide essential personal care and support to individuals in need while embracing empathy, respect, and dignity. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers up to 30 hours per week at £12.32 per hour with opportunities for training and growth.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Reward and recognition awards

Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccinations

Cashback Health plan

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature and great sense of humour.
• Ability to provide personal care and medication administration.
• Support individuals through temporary or terminal illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and medication administration.
• Support with eating, drinking, and light domestic duties.
• Engage customers in social and physical activities.

Skills

Empathy

Listening

Positive attitude

Education

Care Certificate (desirable)

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Care Assistant - Margery Girling House, Felixstowe

£12.32 per hour; £19,219.20 per annum

(£24,344.32 FTE)

2x 30 hours per week; Permanent

Shift pattern to be confirmed

Job Ref: MGH069

Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job?

Are you someone who has cared for a loved one or friend and feel that you have more to give?

This is not only a chance to make a difference to other people's lives, but also your own.

The Role

We are recruiting for 2 compassionate Care Assistants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers every day.

As a Care Assistant at Margery Girling House, you would be expected to embrace values of empathy, respect, and dignity as you provide essential care to individuals in need.

We prioritise a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others, apply now to be a vital part of our caring community.

In caring for our customers, your main duties will include:

• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Supporting people through temporary or terminal illness
• Helping with eating and drinking
• Light domestic duties such as bed making
• Support with social, physical activities and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation

About you

You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people's faces.

• You are a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude.
• You want to make a difference every day.
• You focus on the individual and not the routine.
• You are warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people's faces.

About Margery Girling House...

Margery Girling House is situated on the coast in Old Felixstowe. Felixstowe is an historic seaside town with many local amenities including nature reserves, cafes, doctor's surgeries and shops.

Margery Girling House is an Extra Care housing scheme, helping our tenants to live independently for as long as possible. It gives them the security and privacy of a home of their own, with a range of shared facilities on the premises and 24-hour care services if needed. It also offers couples the opportunity to continue living together.

More reasons to apply…

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Reward and recognition awards
• Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
• 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
• Wellbeing programme

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 applying…

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

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