Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Foxearth Lodge, Saxtead.

24 or 48 hours per week on day shifts (including alternate weekends)

Shift times - 8am - 8pm/8am-2pm/2pm-8pm

£12.40 per hour 

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, Foxearth Lodge.

Foxearth Lodge provides nursing, residential, respite and dementia care to residents within the area of Saxtead in Suffolk. The home can also provide care for younger people with physical disabilities. The environment within the home is calming and cheerful among staff and residents – there is a real family feel.

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.