Care Assistant

We are looking for a Care Assistant who understand 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:
- 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, Before applying…
Additional employment documents: https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/work-with-us/additional-employment-documents/

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.

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.

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
- You are 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, Care Certificate, is desirable
- QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable
- Full driving licence, is desirable

• To be eligible for the £750 a joining bonus, you must meet the following criteria:

- If you have not been working in the care industry for the previous 2 years OR have come straight from education (eg, college, sixth form, apprenticeship).
- You must be employed for a minimum of 8 hours per week.
- The scheme must be a CQC registered provider in Suffolk.
- You must work for at least 12 weeks with Orwell and pass this starting period to qualify for the payment

Retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)
- Reward and recognition awards
- Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
- 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
- Great training and development opportunities