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Care Assistant

Location

Barking Hall Nursing Home

Salary & Benefits

£12.40 -£12.50 per hour

Vacancy Type

Full Time

Closing Date

Wednesday 1 October 2025

  • Care Assistant 

    Barking Hall, Needham Market

    £12.40 per hour 

    NVQ £12.50 per hour

    Night Shifts 8pm to 8am - Day Shifts 8am to 8pm  

    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 care home, Barking Hall.

    Barking Hall is surrounded by stunning scenery and gardens. Once part of the stables of a much larger estate, it is beautifully tranquil, set on the edge of the hamlet of Barking next to the busier town of Needham Market. The home itself has a very calm and friendly atmosphere, the staff and residents look upon the home like an extended family.

    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 Barking Hall

    Barking Hall is a wonderful home that many people choose to receive palliative care. Situated on the edge of the hamlet of Barking and surrounded by stunning scenery and gardens, Barking Hall is a fantastic care home for elderly people.

    Staff here will always go the extra mile for the residents and feel supported by management at all times. The team report that they enjoy every part of their day and that their colleagues and residents really make the time at work enjoyable.

    To find out more about Barking Hall follow this link