Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Group; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy

Blue Light Card

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking a caring Care Assistant for Uvedale Hall in Needham Market. You will support residents with personal care, provide companionship, and help maintain accurate records in a warm, family-like environment.

Shifts run 7am–7pm, 33 hours per week, including every other weekend. We offer a thorough induction, ongoing training through the Healthcare Homes Academy, and a range of employee benefits to support your wellbeing and career development.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

33 hours per week - 7am - 7pm (including every other weekend)

Bank - covering annual leave and sickness

£12.90 per hour

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 care home Uvedale Hall.

Uvedale Hall is set in beautiful gardens and offers residential and respite care for up to 29 residents. Our caring team of staff treat every resident like one of the family and there is a warm and welcoming feel to the home provided by a highly motivated and friendly team of staff.

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

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.