Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes is seeking a dedicated care assistant at Haughgate House in Woodbridge. The role includes night and day shifts with 8pm-8am or 8am-8pm delivery, and the hourly rate is £13.00.

You will support residents with personal care, provide companionship, and help maintain records as part of a supportive team. The position offers a thorough induction, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, generous holiday pay, refer-a-friend rewards, employee support,

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and empathy.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support residents.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring personality

Compassionate

Team player

Job description

£13.00 per hour

36hrs per week - (including Alternate Weekends) - Night Shifts - 8pm to 8am

33hrs per week - (including Alternate Weekends) - Day Shifts - 8am to 8pm

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 nursing home, Haughgate House

At the heart of our mission is a dedicated team striving to make every resident feel valued, safe, and truly at home. Our beautifully refurbished rooms offer comfort and space, complemented by engaging activities and compassionate care centered on respect, dignity, and choice.

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.