Work for us
We are recruiting for home carers in Ipswich, Woodbridge and surrounding areas to provide high quality care and support services to clients living in their own homes.
Our Care Agency team delivers personal and practical domestic help at home for anyone over the age of 18, including people with learning disabilities
or mental health needs.
We work alongside clients and their families, to develop a tailored care plan to meet their individual needs, to ensure they can live comfortably and independently in their homes.
We have part-time and full-time work available,
as well as day and night support work.
Candidate profile
We are keen to speak to potential new Care Agency team members who:
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have a driving licence and access to their own vehicle
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have a can-do attitude
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have a passion for care
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have experience working in care or who have cared for a friend or relative
Benefits
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you will receive a full induction
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ongoing support to develop your skills
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receive a competitive salary
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a wide range of care and support opportunities
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you will be a member of a dedicated team
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you will be supporting much-loved Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice - find out more here
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you will be part of a team that achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission during its most recent report
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we have an Employee Assistance Programme with support and practical advice
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part of the Kick Start for Care scheme providing a £750 bonus for new starters into a CQC registered provider in Suffolk
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access to Blue Light card discounts
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refer a friend scheme - get referred by a friend and you can both receive up to £100
Our staff deliver a range of support to clients
Provide personal care such as:
o bathing, washing and dressing
o medication support
o assistance with using the toilet
Practical domestic support and social activities such as:
o cooking, housework and shopping
o collecting prescriptions
o making phone calls and paying bills
o cinema trips
o swimming pool visits
o respite for family carers
Latest vacancies
Our vacancies are listed on local job sites and St Elizabeth Hospice's website via the button below:
If you would like to find out more about working for us, please contact us and we will be able to speak to you about current vacancies and provide you with relevant information.
We can also post an application pack to you, which includes worker details description, person specification form, rates of pay, application and availability forms.
We provide a comprehensive induction alongside mandatory training such as moving people safely, adult safeguarding, end of life care and medications. We encourage workers to develop their skills and knowledge and we will provide more 'specialised' training to meet particular client needs as necessary.
We will support you through regular supervision where you will meet with a member of the office team, one to one, and have regular team and group meetings for all workers.
We have an 'open door' policy and are always happy to see or speak to home carers at any time.
Contact Us
Address
St Elizabeth Care Agency
567 Foxhall Road
Ipswich
IP3 8LX
Phone
01473 707900