Extra Care Assistant: Empowering Homes & Wellbeing

Orwell Housing Association; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days

Bank holiday work

Rewards program

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card

Orwell Academy training

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Care Assistant for Margery Girling House in Old Felixstowe. You will support tenants with daily living, personal care, mobility, meals and activities, while building warm, person‑centred relationships and maintaining accurate care records.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, dementia and health needs support, with on‑site parking and access to training. The organization promotes inclusion and offers DBS checks and development through the Orwell Academy.

Qualifications

• Care experience in daily living support and mobility.
• Ability to build person-centered relationships and provide emotional support.
• Clear communication, listening and observation skills, and documenting care plans.
• Support for health needs including dementia and mental health conditions.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities and escalation if needed.
• Contribute to person-centered care planning focused on individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily living, including personal care, mobility, social activities, mealtimes and medication.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships and offer emotional support.
• Use clear communication, listening and observation skills, including recording and reporting in care plans.
• Support people with a range of health needs, including dementia, mental health conditions and end-of-life care.
• Maintain an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and act appropriately.
• Contribute to person-centered care planning focused on individual needs rather than tasks.

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Care Certificate

Job description

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Care Assistant for Margery Girling House in Old Felixstowe. You will support tenants with daily living, personal care, mobility, meals and activities, while building warm, person‑centred relationships and maintaining accurate care records.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, dementia and health needs support, with on‑site parking and access to training. The organization promotes inclusion and offers DBS checks and development through the Orwell Academy.