Care Assistant

Job description

Care Assistant – Jamie Cann House, IpswichSalary: £12.83 per hour (FTE £25,342.44 per annum)

Hours: Various hours available

Shifts: 07:00am-12:00pm, 07:00-14:30pm, 14:30-22:00pm

Reference: JCH056

Bring your positive energy to a role where every day makes a difference.

As an Orwell Care Assistant at Jamie Cann House, you'll help customers live independently and safely in the comfort of their homes. Every day brings something new, and we'll make sure you have the training and development you need to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Providing day‐to‐day support with personal care, mobility, social engagement, eating & drinking, and medication.

Building positive relationships and offering empathetic emotional support when required.

Communicating clearly, listening attentively, and observing carefully to ensure care plans are accurately recorded and maintained.

Supporting individuals with a wide range of needs, including dementia, mental health conditions, and end‐of‐life care.

Maintaining a strong awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and responding appropriately to any concerns.

Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop and deliver person‐centered care plans that reflect each individual's goals and preferences.

Benefits

22 days annual leave pro rata (bank‐holiday work may be required).

Reward and recognition awards.

Free DBS checks.

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.

Person SpecificationCare Certificate is desirable. QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent is desirable. Full driving licence is desirable.

Equal OpportunitiesOrwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment. 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. 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. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ipswich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English