Community Carer

Walfinch; Framlingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Workplace pension scheme

Mileage paid between clients

NVQ/ diploma funding support

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Walfinch is hiring compassionate community care workers to support clients in Framlingham and surrounding areas. You will visit clients’ homes to provide personal care, meals, medication support and companionship, while encouraging independence.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. We offer paid training, mileage, a pension, and a supportive team culture with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and patience with clients.
• Strong communication with clients and families.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, meal preparation and medication administration in clients' homes.
• Assist with shopping, companionship and emotional support.
• Perform light housework and help manage appointments.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Reliability

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Come and Work Somewhere That Cares About YOU

At Walfinch, care isn't just what we do — it's who we are. We're looking for kind, reliable and genuinely caring people to join our friendly team and make a real difference in our local community.

We believe happy carers provide the best care, which is why we put our people first. You'll be valued, supported and welcomed into a team where you're a person, not just a number.

No two days are the same, but every day you'll go home knowing you've made someone's day a little better.

Bring your personality. Bring your kindness. We'll help with the rest.

Come and be part of the Walfinch family.

About the Role

Due to successful expansion we have exciting opportunities for highly motivated, experienced and dedicated community care workers, across Suffolk to join our established team. We are currently covering Framlingham, Wickham Market and surrounding areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support our clients in their homes with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, shopping, companionship, emotional support, light housework, managing appointments.

We are also looking for experienced support workers to join our team, supporting individuals with learning difficulties and complex needs, in their own home environments, supporting with accessing the community empowering individuals to live an independent fulfilling life.

We are looking for kind, reliable Care Assistants who possess the right qualities to support and encourage our clients to maintain their independence whilst they remain in a safe environment.

We will offer you supportive and approachable management, and a positive inclusive team culture where everyone feels valued and respected, full training will be given on completion of E-learning along with on-going professional development opportunities.

We can offer

• £13.50 per hour (Mon-Fri) | £15.00 per hour (Weekends)
• 35p per mile mileage
• Access to Blue Light cards
• Paid face to face training
• Paid DBS
• Free Uniform
• £250 Recommend a friend bonus payable when they have completed their third month of employment.

If you feel you fit the criteria -

Kind with a caring nature, Reliable, Professional, Patient and compassionate.

A Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)

Good communication skills and a passion for delivering high quality care to our clients.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note: We are not currently offering sponsorship, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card discounts (restaurants, days out, shops)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Mileage paid for travel between clients
• Career development: funded/supported NVQ or Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Wellbeing support: annual flu jab, access to wellbeing apps (Headspace, NHS Every Mind Matters)
• Use of the Birdie app to simplify care plan updates and communication
• Supportive, approachable local management and an inclusive team culture

Requirements

• Driving License and access to a vehicle