Senior Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks holiday

Refer a Friend £1000

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications & Apprenticeships

Blue Light Card

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Needham Market, Suffolk to join our care home team. The role focuses on personal care, companionship, and maintaining accurate records for residents in a warm, family-like environment.

You will be supported with induction and training, and you’ll work within a dedicated team committed to high-quality, person-centred care for up to 29 residents.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and reliability in personal care settings.
• Ability to maintain accurate resident records and adhere to care plans.
• Willingness to participate in training and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.).
• Providing companionship and social interaction.
• Maintaining accurate resident records.
• Administering prescribed medication and updating medication charts as applicable.
• Supporting and leading the existing care team.

Skills

Compassionate

Personal care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Needham Market, Suffolk

Bank shifts

£13.50 per hour

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 care home Uvedale Hall.

Uvedale Hall is set in beautiful gardens and offers residential and respite care for up to 29 residents. Our caring team of staff treat every resident like one of the family and there is a warm and welcoming feel to the home provided by a highly motivated and friendly team of staff.

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
• Administering prescribed medication and updating medication charts as applicable
• Supporting and leading our existing care team

Whether you are an experienced senior care assistant or are ready to take your first step into a senior 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.