Care Assistant in Ixworth

Care Assistant – Ixworth

Care Assistant – Blackbourne View, Ixworth

£12.83 per hour

Permanent – various hours and shifts available

Job Ref: BBV044

Permanent – Various hours and shifts available.

Available Shift patterns

6am -10 am

6pm -10 pm

6.45am to 14.45pm

6.45am to 13.45pm

13.45pm to 21.45pm

14.45pm to 21.45pm

Public transport route options – Bus timetable for Ixworth

The Role

We are looking for Care Assistants who understands it is the little things that can make the biggest difference.

As an Orwell Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in the lives of our customers, giving them the choice to stay in the comfort of their own homes and supporting them with everything they need to do to live well. You will work mostly alone in someone\’s home but will be part of a care team for the benefit and wellbeing of all the tenants who live at the service. No two days will be the same and you will receive the learning and development you need to thrive in Orwell.

In caring for our customers, your main duties will include:

Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job?

Are you someone who has cared for a loved one or friend and feel that you have more to give?

This is not only a chance to make a difference to other people\’s lives, but also your own.

All our customers ask of you is that you have the time to listen, you respect them, and you are understanding and patient.

About you

You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people\’s faces.

About Blackbourne View…

Blackbourne View is situated in the village of Ixworth, West Suffolk. The village boasts many historical features including the remains of a Grade I listed priory dating back to 1170. Ixworth has a number of local amenities including doctor\’s surgeries, a post office, shops, public houses and has retained a fire and police station.

Working in partnership with Havebury Housing, Blackbourne View consists of 33 self-contained one and two bedroom apartments across two floors. All are large enough for two people. Each apartment benefits from having its own front door, bedroom, lounge, fully fitted kitchen and a level-based wet room including WC. Each apartment is fully accessible for wheelchair users.

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