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Graceage Care Ltd; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Care Certificate training

Paid travel time

Flexible schedules

Paid shadow shift

Free uniform

Free DBS cost

Career progression

Mentoring

Supportive team

Advanced technology

Job summary

Graceage Care Ltd. is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support service users in their own homes across Suffolk, including Ipswich, Woodbridge, Saxmundham and Lowestoft.

We value compassion, reliability and teamwork. You will provide personal care, assist with medications, prepare meals and maintain records, with training and DBS support available. Flexible full-time or part-time contracts offered, with competitive hourly pay and travel time allowances.

Qualifications

• Provide excellent personal care to customers in day-to-day activities.
• Safeguard vulnerable individuals and report signs of abuse.
• Assist with medications at agreed level.
• Prepare meals respecting nutrition and cultural needs.
• Document care plans, records and health changes.
• Use manual handling equipment safely.
• Attend training seminars and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent personal care to customers in day-to-day activities.
• Safeguard vulnerable individuals and report signs of abuse.
• Assist with medications at the agreed level and per care plans.
• Prepare meals considering likes/dislikes and nutritional needs.
• Document records of service users and changes in health.
• Use manual handling equipment safely and correctly.
• Attend training seminars and staff meetings.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Documentation

Infection control

Medication administration

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Suffolk - Social Care

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real meaningful impact in people's lives, we’d love to hear from you!

We invite you to become a part of our dedicated team of Healthcare Assistants at Graceage Care where you will be providing domiciliary care by supporting service users in the comfort of their own home.

We cover various areas in Suffolk including Ipswich, Woodbridge, Saxmundham, Lowestoft.

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time, Permanent

Job Role

• Provide excellent personal care to customers in their day-to-day activities and fulfilling individual needs.


• Ensure vulnerable individuals are safeguarded from abuse and report any signs of alleged abuse which you may witness or be made aware of.


• To assist people with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their individual risk assessments and care plans.


• Prepare meals with knowledge of service user’s likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements while maintaining hygiene.


• Documenting records of service users such as their personal information, care plans, medical records, changes to health etc on carer’s notes.


• Using manual handling equipment safely and correctly.


• Attend training seminars and staff meetings when requested.

Who we are looking for

• compassionate, attentive, kind and individuals to interact with service users.


• Good teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Honest, Reliable and Ability to Learn.

Key Requirements

• Valid driving license with access to own car (beneficial)


• Up-to-date Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is desirable but not essential.


• Must have a right to work in the UK.

Benefits of working with us

• Access to Care Certificate and other Training Qualification.


• Paid travel time.


• Flexible and negotiable schedules.


• Paid Shadow Shift and holidays.


• Free uniform.


• Free DBS cost.


• Access to skill development for career development.


• Opportunities for Career Progression.


• Access to support and mentoring from our supportive team.


• Excellent technology to support seamless, cost-effective and time-efficient working environment.

Skills you will develop with us

Working as a Health Care Assistant with us isn’t just about caring for others, it’s about growing your career and yourself. Meet amazing people, share stories, and develop skills that boost your personal and professional growth. Start your journey with us today and see where your care can take you!

• Communication skills.


• Adaptability


• Problem solving skills.


• Time-management & organisation skills.


• Team work skills.


• Patience.


• Documentation skills.


• Attention to detail.


• Health & Safety Awareness: infection control, medication administration.


• Personal Care Skills: Protecting Dignity & Privacy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Company: Graceage Care Ltd Salary: £12.82 to £13.21 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Suffolk Working pattern: Field-based Job type: Permanent Posting date: 10 Sept 2026 Closing date: 10 Oct 2026

Contact information

Office: 01206266758

Email: [e-mail]