Care Assistant

Location

Lowestoft, Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

Care Assistant – Levington Court, Lowestoft

£11.00 per hour

Various hours and opportunities available including relief/ bank

Do not miss out on a £750 joining bonus*

Job Ref: LC056

Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job?

Are you someone who has cared for a loved one or friend and feel that you have more to give?

This is not only a chance to make a difference to other people’s lives, but also your own.

The Role

At Levington Court, we cherish values that define our commitment to exceptional caregiving.

Join us as a Care Assistant, where compassion, integrity, and empathy guide every interaction.

Embrace a culture of inclusivity, respect, and continuous learning. Your role goes beyond tasks – it's about fostering dignity and enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. If you share our values and are ready to make a genuine difference, apply now to be a valued member of our team. 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

About you

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

About Levington Court:

Levington Court is situated in close proximity of Lowestoft's picturesque seaside location offering many local amenities. Lowestoft has a number of local amenities including doctor's surgeries, dentists, restaurants and traditional seaside shops.

More reasons to apply…

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• 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

Interview Date: To be confirmed

*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

Person Specification...

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

Training and support are offered to all of our colleagues to help them achieve their full potential.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 01473 228782 to speak to our Talent Acquisition Team.

Before applying…

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.

If there’s a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we’d like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call (01473 228782) or emailing [email protected].

Under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 by applying for this vacancy, I give my consent for Orwell Housing Association Limited to process personal data, sensitive or otherwise, in accordance with privacy policy for the sole purpose of determining suitability for the post in question and compliances with the Equality and Diversity Policy. To view our policy, please go to:

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£20k - £25k per annum