Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Location

Mill Lane Nursing and Retirement Home

Salary & Benefits

£12.90 per hour

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Closing Date

Thursday 15 October 2026

Job Details

Care Assistant - Night shifts

Mill Lane, Felixstowe

£12.90 per hour

Nights - 36 hours per week - 8pm - 8am (including every other weekend) MAT cover 1 year

Bank Shifts - covering annual leave and sickness

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, Mill Lane.

Mill Lane specialises in residential, nursing and dementia care for the elderly living in Suffolk. The home has a warm and homely atmosphere from the minute you walk through the door and it has an enviable reputation within the local community for its high quality care.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.

About Mill Lane

You can find Mill Lane situated in the Old Town residential area of Felixstowe in Suffolk. The home itself was opened in 1976 and was previously the local doctor's surgery. We provide Residential, Nursing, Respite, Dementia and Palliative care for elderly people.

Communication is key in this home and the management team host regular team meetings to ensure that everyone is involved with the day-to-day running of the home.

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Nights - 36 hours per week - 8pm - 8am (including every other weekend) MAT cover 1 year Bank Shifts - covering annual leave and sickness Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, Mill Lane. Mill Lane specialises in residential, nursing and dementia care for the elderly living in Suffolk. The home has a warm and homely atmosphere from the minute you walk through the door and it has an enviable reputation within the local community for its high quality care. What would a typical day look like? + Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.) + Providing companionship and offering social interaction + Maintaining accurate resident records Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues. In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: + Company Pension + 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay + Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person + Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing + Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy + Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner + Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality + Recognition and Long Service awards Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents. If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.

• About Mill Lane
You can find Mill Lane situated in the Old Town residential area of Felixstowe in Suffolk. The home itself was opened in 1976 and was previously the local doctor's surgery. We provide Residential, Nursing, Respite, Dementia and Palliative care for elderly people. Communication is key in this home and the management team host regular team meetings to ensure that everyone is involved with the day-to-day running of the home. To find out more about Mill Lane follow this link