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Care Assistant - Nights

Location

Handford House Care Home

Salary & Benefits

£12.60 per hour

Vacancy Type

Full Time

Closing Date

Saturday 1 November 2025

  • Care Assistant - Nights

    Handford House, Ipswich

    £12.60 per hour

    22hrs a week Nights  (includes alternate weekends)

    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, Handford House.

    Handford House provides care and support appropriate to the needs of each individual, in a friendly, warm and supportive atmosphere.

    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 Handford House

    Here at Handford House we provide Nursing, Respite, Dementia and Palliative care for elderly people in Ipswich, Suffolk. The home is located close to the town centre and easily accessible via bus.

    The team here work had to make sure every residents individual needs are met, even down to redecorating their rooms to their specific tastes. They work incredibly hard to ensure they are providing the best quality of care possible and enjoy spending time with one another.

    To find out more about Handford House follow this link