Support Worker/ Care Assistant - Woodbridge

Job description

ABOUT US:Ocala Recruitment is the leading care agency in Suffolk for promoting quality care and valuing and appreciating care workers.We believe that by offering employment that properly pays, values, and appreciates care workers, that they will give us their best to provide quality care services to the people that we care for.We've won a range of awards and nominations for our care! Including business growth and even the 2024 Federation of Small Business Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the whole of the United Kingdom! :oOur focus is on quality care delivery, and we believe that this means working with amazing people and they need an amazing place to work.As a care agency, we support a range of services including, learning disabilities, residential care, nursing homes, and homeless units.We're not new to care. The leaders at Ocala Recruitment have direct care experience and supporting people. As such... We know the importance of supporting care workers so that they can provide quality care!Reasons Why We're An Amazing Place To Work

• We are the hosts of the county wide Suffolk Carer Appreciation Event!
• A team of positive and passionate colleagues
• Real Living Wage and enhancements for nights/weekends
• Appreciation Gifts and awards
• Blue Light Discount Cards
• Events all year round, including the Christmas Party, Carers Week Lunch, Team events
• The usual stuff like holidays, pension etc

PLUS: We actually make a difference to people lives and support them to live their dreams which makes us feel good!The Perfect Candidate Will Tick the Boxes Below:· You'll be a people person· You'll already have the right to work in the UK (unfortunately we don't have a sponsorship licence!)· You'll have at least 6-months care experience (any less and we can't move forward)· You'll have cared for people before (and loved it !)· You'll have tremendous confidence supporting and caring for people· You'll have read the job description and thought "this job is for me!"· You'll be able to write care reports that social workers love to read!· You'll be motivated by making a difference to people's lives· You'll be reliable, hardworking, and all the usual stuff too!WHAT YOUR TYPICAL DAY COULD LOOK LIKE:6:50am – Cruise to the person your supporting's house6:57am – Make a cuppa, while you get a handover from the night staff7:24am – Support the person to get up and ready7:55am – Help make a delicious breakfast8:34am – Gather bags, water, and lunch for the day8:54 – Bathroom Break (you can do this whenever you want this is just an example!!)9:07am – Support person into their car9:13am – Drive to horse riding activity!9:47am – Support person to engage with horse riding activity11:38am – Support person back into their car12:03pm – Have lunch!12:38pm – Go for a walk13:16pm – Bathroom Break (again... No pressure to schedule these!!)13:35pm – Support person with medication14:14pm – Write up support notes from the day14:33pm – Handover to afternoon shift14:42pm – Enjoy the rest of the afternoon!The reality and the best thing about working in care is that every day is different!The Nitty Gritty:This is a Care Assistant/Support Worker agency role. Which means you get to pick when you work , but just as importantly you get to pick when you do not work!You'll be providing care and support to a range of care services, and as such the hours of work will depend on the service. We promise to let you know in good time before a shift starts!We're looking for someone to start immediately, following our recruitment and training process.Want to know more?Just ask!Your Next Step:If you are ready to be part of something extraordinary and make a move – Apply Now!Ocala Recruitment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dedicated to bringing all people together to deliver quality care.#Supportworker #Careworker #CareassistantBenefits:Company events

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Woodbridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

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