Care Assistant (Nights) - Grove Court

Elizabeth Finn Homes; Woodbridge; Presencial; GBP 19 000 - 20 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Group pension scheme

Overtime and bank holiday enhancements

Occupational sick pay after 6 months'

Wellbeing support including employee E

Care Friends refer a friend scheme

Free Blue Light card

Long service awards

Subsidised meals while on duty

Resumo da oferta

Elizabeth Finn Homes is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant at Grove Court in Woodbridge to deliver high‑quality personal care, uphold residents’ dignity, and promote independence. You will join an experienced team to ensure residents thrive in a safe, engaging environment.

The role involves 12.25 hour night shifts and weekend work, with the chance to contribute to a supportive, inclusive home. Training and career development are encouraged, with a focus on resident wellbeing.

Qualificações

• Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience caring for older people.
• Basic knowledge of Care Workers’ Codes of Practice.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with resident’s personal care requirements in accordance with agreed plans and procedures
• To deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance to their needs and desired outcomes.
• To carry out procedures as instructed by the Registered Nurse, Senior Carer or Head of Care within your scope of competence.
• To document care given, in accordance with procedures.
• To report to the Person in Charge any changes in residents’ condition or other circumstances, which could impact on resident care.
• To report to the Person in Charge any complaints, incidents or accidents immediately
• Be accountable for the quality of own work and take responsibility for maintaining and improving knowledge and skills, attending training and receiving supervision as required.
• Assist and encourage residents to interact in the life of the home
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, engaging with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and other social activities and recreations.
• Welcome and assist residents and visitors, referring them to the Person in Charge where necessary.
• Ensure residents physical environment meets Residents needs
• Assist in ensuring that all resident areas are hygienic, safe and comfortable at all times.
• Ensure that equipment and stocks are efficiently and safely stored and economically used.
• To assist in ensuring the security of all residents and the premises through the observance of security procedures and the challenging of any strangers in the Home.

Conhecimentos

English communication

Experience caring for older people

Numeracy & literacy

Level 2 in Care

Formação académica

Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy

Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

CQC rating: Outstanding (February 2026)

Address: Grove Court, Beech Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BW

Hourly Rate: £13.45-14.08 per hour

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Shifts: 12.25 hour night shifts, weekend shifts

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of high-quality care for older people, renowned for delivering exceptional standards across our homes in the UK. We are committed to recruiting people from a variety of backgrounds with different lived experiences to ensure the environment for our colleagues and the offer to our residents is as considered and inclusive as possible. Our values guide us in how we work and push us to be a compassionate and caring care provider.

Care Assistant - Grove Court

CQC rating: Outstanding (February 2026)

Address: Grove Court, Beech Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BW

Hourly Rate: £13.45-14.08 per hour

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Shifts: 12.25 hour night shifts, weekend shifts

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of high-quality care for older people, renowned for delivering exceptional standards across our homes in the UK. We are committed to recruiting people from a variety of backgrounds with different lived experiences to ensure the environment for our colleagues and the offer to our residents is as considered and inclusive as possible. Our values guide us in how we work and push us to be a compassionate and caring care provider.

Our Grove Court Home is a purpose-built care home located in beautiful grounds in one of the prettiest parts of England. We provide the highest levels of residential and nursing care from a committed and experienced team.

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high‑quality, personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Working alongside our clinical and senior care teams, you’ll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.

What You'll Do

• Assist with resident’s personal care requirements in accordance with agreed plans and procedures
• To deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance to their needs and desired outcomes.
• To carry out procedures as instructed by the Registered Nurse, Senior Carer or Head of Care within your scope of competence.
• To document care given, in accordance with procedures.
• To report to the Person in Charge any changes in residents’ condition or other circumstances, which could impact on resident care.
• To report to the Person in Charge any complaints, incidents or accidents immediately
• Be accountable for the quality of own work and take responsibility for maintaining and improving knowledge and skills, attending training and receiving supervision as required.
• Assist and encourage residents to interact in the life of the home
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, engaging with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and other social activities and recreations.
• Welcome and assist residents and visitors, referring them to the Person in Charge where necessary.
• Ensure residents physical environment meets Residents needs
• Assist in ensuring that all resident areas are hygienic, safe and comfortable at all times.
• Ensure that equipment and stocks are efficiently and safely stored and economically used.
• To assist in ensuring the security of all residents and the premises through the observance of security procedures and the challenging of any strangers in the Home.

Qualifications & Skills

• Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience caring for older people.
• Basic knowledge of Care Workers’ Codes of Practice.

Application deadline is by 1 November 2026.

The interviews will be held in person at Grove Court.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Grove Court on 01394 446500.

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:

• Enhances pay for family leave
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay after 6 months' service
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Long service awards
• Subsidised meals while on duty