Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Holiday entitlement 5.6 weeks

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications & Apprenticeships

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited is seeking a Care Assistant at Barking Hall, Needham Market, Suffolk. The role includes nights 8pm–8am (48 hours) and days 8am–8pm (33 hours), with bank night shifts available. The home offers a supportive team and a pleasant environment.

You will assist with personal care, provide companionship, and maintain accurate resident records. A thorough induction and ongoing training are provided, along with a benefits package and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and compassionate.
• Commitment to high-quality resident care.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal care

Companionship

Record keeping

Empathy

Job description

Care Assistant

Barking Hall, Needham Market, Suffolk

£12.90 per hour

48 hours per week (includes alternate weekends) - Night Shifts - 8pm to 8am

33 hours per week (includes alternate weekends) - Day Shifts - 8am to 8pm

Bank Night Shifts Available

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, Barking Hall

Barking Hall is surrounded by stunning scenery and gardens. Once part of the stables of a much larger estate, it is beautifully tranquil, set on the edge of the hamlet of Barking next to the busier town of Needham Market. The home itself has a very calm and friendly atmosphere, the staff and residents look upon the home like an extended family.

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.