Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant. In this role, you will provide compassionate support for daily living and personal care. The ideal candidate is reliable and has strong communication skills. No experience is necessary as paid training is provided. This position offers £12.71 per hour plus travel time and mileage, with various shifts available.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early Pay access

FREE Blue Light Card

Reward and recognition schemes

Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes

Well-being Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Reliable and honest team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with personal care, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Support medication routines, with training provided.
• Offer meaningful companionship to those in care.

Skills

Compassionate support

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Care Assistant in Ipswich. 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!

Job Description

In this role as Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the health, well‑being, and independence of vulnerable individuals within the comfort of their own homes.

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 & Skills

The ideal Care Assistant is passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high‑quality care and support. You'll be a reliable and honest team player with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure accurate record‑keeping. While previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed, it's not essential – we value the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

Most importantly, you'll share our values: a commitment to positive change, trust, professional excellence, and delivering personalised care.

Salary and Working Hours

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).

No transport necessary. Walking routes are available in IP1, IP2, IP3 and IP4.

Training & Development

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

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

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.