Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship—Adv.

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes is seeking a compassionate care assistant to join Mill Lane care home in Suffolk. The role involves night shifts (8pm–8am), 36 hours per week, including every other weekend, and a supportive team focused on high-quality resident care.

You will assist with personal care, provide companionship, and help keep reliable resident records. An excellent induction and ongoing training are provided to develop your skills and career within our well-regarded group.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; thorough induction and training provided.
• Must be willing to work nights and on weekends on a rotation basis.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing).
• Provide companionship and social interaction to residents.
• Maintain accurate resident records and documentation.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Committed

Job description

£12.90 per hour

Nights - 36 hours per week - 8pm - 8am (including every other weekend)

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, Mill Lane.

Mill Lane specialises in residential, nursing and dementia care for the elderly living in Suffolk. The home has a warm and homely atmosphere from the minute you walk through the door and it has an enviable reputation within the local community for its high quality care.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.