Healthcare assistant

Care Assistant (Care Companion) The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. Magdalen House – An Allegra Care Home Hadleigh. £13.20 per hour Full-time – 36 hours per week (Day Shifts) About Us At Allegra Care, we do things differently. We follow a household model of care, creating warm, family-style homes where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home. Our teams build meaningful relationships with residents, supporting independence, dignity, and wellbeing every day. If you're passionate about providing kind, person-centred care and want to feel proud of the work you do, we'd love to hear from you. The Role We're looking for an experienced Care Assistant (Care Companion) to join our friendly and close-knit team at Magdalen House. We use the term Care Companion because companionship, connection, and trust are at the heart of everything we do. You'll be delivering high-quality residential care in a supportive, family-focused environment, helping residents live happy, fulfilling lives. Shift Pattern Day shifts Typically, 3 shifts per week (8am–8pm) Alternate weekend working 36 hours per week We believe in supporting a healthy work–life balance. About You We're looking for someone who: Has experience in residential care (preferred) Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care Is kind, compassionate, and respectful Has strong communication skills Is comfortable using basic IT systems Enjoys working as part of a supportive team What We Offer £13.20 per hour A welcoming, family-style care home A genuinely supportive and friendly team The opportunity to make a real difference every day Why Join Us? At Magdalen House, we truly care about our residents and take pride in delivering the highest standards of care. You'll be joining a team that loves what they do and supports one another like family. xxuwjjq Apply Today Become part of our growing Allegra Care family — we'd love to hear from you. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.