Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to enhance the well-being of individuals at Rosebank Park, Harwich. In this role, you will provide essential personal care and support, enabling customers to live independently. The ideal candidate should possess a warm and friendly demeanor and a caring attitude. Join a supportive community that prioritizes personal development and creates a meaningful impact in people's lives every day. Apply now for this rewarding opportunity in a vital care position.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free DBS checks and vaccinations

Cashback Health plan

Access to Blue Light Card

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Ability to provide compassionate personal care.
• Experience in medication administration is desirable.
• Support for individuals facing temporary or terminal illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Engage clients in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Warm and friendly demeanor

Great listener

Positive energy

Education

Care Certificate

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Care Assistant - Rosebank Park, Harwich

£12.83 per hour

Salary effective from 1st Jan 2026

Job Ref : RB014

Shifts : 07:00-15:00, 14:30-22:30 and alternated weekends

Various hours available

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 Rosebank Park, 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.
• You are a 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.

About Rosebank Park…

Rosebank Park is located in the haven port town of Harwich, a coastal town full of history and character with a strong sense of community. Rosebank Park is an Extra Care housing scheme, helping our tenants to live independently for as long as possible. It gives them the security and privacy of a home of their own, with a range of shared facilities on the premises and 24-hour care services if needed. 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

Various dates available

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.

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