Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Hadleigh is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team. You will provide vital personal care and companionship, assisting individuals with daily living tasks. The role requires strong communication skills, a caring attitude, and a willingness to learn. No prior experience is necessary as paid training will be provided. Attractive benefits include enhanced pay rates for bank holidays and a pension scheme. If you are kind and reliable, apply to make a difference in your community.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral Bonuses up to £517

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early Pay access with Hastee

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Reward and recognition schemes

External Well-being Programme

Health and Financial Well-being Support

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, paid training provided.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to the company's values.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with personal care.
• Assist with daily living tasks and meal preparation.
• Support with medication routines and companionship.

Skills

Kind, reliable and caring

Strong communication skills

Attention to accurate record-keeping

Job description

Care Assistant

Based in Hadleigh

Salary: £12.71 per hour + travel time (£12.21 per hour) and mileage at £0.30 per mile

Various shifts available starting at 7am or 9am (7am-2pm, 3pm-10pm or 7am-10pm)

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred.

No experience necessary – paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.

Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Homecare Ipswich

We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Care Assistant in Hadleigh. If you’re ready to support your local community and make a real difference in the lives of the people we care for, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence care—always with dignity and respect.
• Assist with daily living tasks, such as preparing nutritious meals, light housekeeping, and occasional shopping to help maintain a comfortable home environment.
• Support with medication routines, ensuring individuals receive the right help at the right time, with full training provided.
• Offer meaningful companionship, bringing warmth, reassurance, and social interaction to brighten someone’s day.

Qualifications

• Kind, reliable and caring individual.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to accurate record-keeping.
• Previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed but not essential.
• Willingness to learn, positive attitude, commitment to our values.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Referral Bonuses up to £517
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Free uniform and PPE
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
• Health and Financial Well-being Support

As a Care Assistant, we offer excellent perks and benefits.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we care for. Your support can bring warmth and reassurance to someone's day. Apply today and become part of our team.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.