Care Assistant - Margery Girling House, Felixstowe
£32 per hour; £Permanent
Shift pattern to be confirmed
We are recruiting for 2 compassionate Care Assistants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers every day.
As a Care Assistant at Margery Girling House, 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.
Personal care
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
Felixstowe is an historic seaside town with many local amenities including nature reserves, cafes, doctor's surgeries and shops.
Margery Girling House is an Extra Care housing scheme, helping our tenants to live independently for as long as possible. It gives them the security and privacy of a home of their own, with a range of shared facilities on the premises and 24-hour care services if needed. 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
Cashback Health plan
Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply
Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
Wellbeing programme
Care Certificate, is desirable
QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable
Full driving licence, is desirable
Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.
Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 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.
Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. 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.
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