Care assistant

Orwell Housing; Reydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Reydon seeks a Care Assistant to provide essential support to residents. The ideal candidate will have a caring attitude and experience in personal and medication care. This role offers various hours, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities. You'll be part of a supportive community focused on enhancing the well-being of individuals. Join us to make a positive difference in people's lives, with competitive pay and benefits including annual leave and training programs.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Cashback Health plan

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
• Experience in personal care and medication administration desirable.
• Ability to support individuals with various needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and medication assistance.
• Support individuals through illness and daily activities.
• Engage in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Caring and supportive attitude

Great listener

Positive energy

Education

Care Certificate (desirable)

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Care Assistant - Pitches View, Reydon

£12.83 per hour (Effective From 1st Jan 2026)

Various hours available; Permanent

Shift pattern to be confirmed

Job Ref: PV040

Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job?

Are you someone who has cared for a loved one or friend and feel that you have more to give?

This is not only a chance to make a difference to other people's lives, but also your own.

The Role

We are recruiting for a compassionate Care Assistant to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers every day.

As a Care Assistant at Pitches View, you would be expected to embrace values of empathy, respect, and dignity as you provide essential care to individuals in need.

We prioritise a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others, apply now to be a vital part of our caring community.

In caring for our customers, your main duties will include :

• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Supporting people through temporary or terminal illness
• Helping with eating and drinking
• Light domestic duties such as bed making
• Support with social, physical activities and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation

About you

You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people's faces.

• Great listener with a caring and supportive attitude.
• You want to make a difference every day.
• You focus on the individual and not the routine.
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About Pitches View…

Pitches View is situated in the village of Reydon, one mile north-west of Southwold, Suffolk. Pitches View is close to local amenities including doctor's surgeries, dentists, shops, hotels and restaurants, and village hall.

Pitches View is an Extra Care housing scheme, helping you to live independently for as long as possible. It gives you the security and privacy of a home of your own, with a range of shared facilities on the premises and 24-hour care services if you need them. It also offers couples the opportunity to continue living together.

More reasons to apply…

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy.
• Wellbeing programme.

Person Specification...

• Care Certificate, is desirable
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable
• Full driving licence, is desirable

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before applying…

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute.

We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential.

If there's a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we'd like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call (01473 228782) or emailing [e-mail].