Care Assistant / Carer

Christies Care Ltd; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking dedicated Home Care Assistants to join their compassionate team. With over 30 years of experience, this family-run business values kindness and professionalism, providing personalized care to help clients live safely and happily at home. The role offers flexible working hours, competitive pay, and a supportive environment with ongoing training. If you are driven, empathetic, and eager to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Company pension

Paid DBS and uniform

Store discounts (Blue Light Card)

Refer a friend programme

Flexible working hours

CQC Outstanding rating

Minimum 30-minute visits

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; training provided.
• Must have own car with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and listen to their stories.
• Prepare home-style meals and assist with personal care.
• Maintain a tidy, homely environment.

Skills

Team Player

Compassionate

Methodical

Hardworking

Empathetic

Job description

Job description. We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing team here at Christies Care. We are rated 95 out of 500 best companies as reported by the Financial Times!

Location:

Working in the Saxmundham and surrounding areas.

Pay:

• Weekday rate: £14.00/hour
• Weekend rate: £15.00/hour

Additional pay benefits:

• Travel allowance: 45p a mile
• Double pay at Christmas and New Year
• Time and a half on bank holidays

Working hours:

Morning: between 7am and 1pm. Evening: between 4pm and 10pm. We pride ourselves on flexible hours in home care.

About you:

• Are you a team player?
• Are you methodical, driven, hardworking, and determined?
• Are you kind, compassionate, and empathetic?

Benefits / Package:

• Minimum 30-minute visits
• Family-run business
• CQC Outstanding rating
• Paid induction training
• Refer a friend programme
• Store discounts (Blue Light Card)
• Company pension
• Paid DBS and uniform
• Supportive team with ongoing training

Who are we?

Christies Care has over 30 years of experience providing high-quality domiciliary care, rated Outstanding twice by CQC, enabling clients to live independently at home.

Our values and mission:

• Communication, kindness, professionalism, genuine desire to help
• Values: Excellence, Responsibility, Happiness, Honesty
• Mission: Provide personalized care to help clients live safely and happily at home

Key responsibilities:

• Companionship: engaging with clients, listening to their stories
• Accompaniment: being present and supportive
• Meal preparation: cooking home-style meals
• Light housekeeping: maintaining a tidy, homely environment
• Personal care: ensuring safety and comfort, medication administration, mobility assistance

Requirements:

• Own car with business insurance
• Ability to work alternate weekends
• No previous care experience required; training provided

Application process:

Interested? Click 'APPLY' to arrange a call. We look forward to hearing from you!