Care Assistant in Suffolk

Join Our Compassionate Team! Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others when they need it most? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

We are recruiting for compassionate Care Assistants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers every day. As a Care Assistant at Sydney Brown Court, you would be expected to embrace values of empathy, respect, and dignity as you provide essential care to individuals in need. We prioritise a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others, apply now to be a vital part of our caring community.

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

• Personal care.
• Medication administration.
• Supporting people through temporary or terminal illness.
• Helping with eating and drinking.
• Light domestic duties such as bed making.
• Support with social, physical activities and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation.

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. You are a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude. You want to make a difference every day. You focus on the individual and not the routine.

About William Wood House…

William Wood House is located in a scenic location in the pretty village of Sudbury in Suffolk. William Wood House is an Extra Care housing scheme, helping to live independently for as long as possible. It gives the security and privacy of a home, with a range of shared facilities on the premises and 24-hour care services if needed. It also offers couples the opportunity to continue living together.

Why Join Orwell?

• 22 days annual leave (Bank Holiday working will be required with this role).
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees applies.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy Wellbeing programme.

Person Specification

• Care Certificate is desirable.
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable.
• Full driving licence is desirable.

Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a recruitment open morning. This will include an informal interview and a short, role‑related assessment, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the role and for us to get to know you.

Before applying… Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment. Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC). The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Apply with Confidence

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.

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