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Care Assistant

Orwell Housing Association

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Expires in 18 days

Overview

We're looking for caring, compassionate Care Assistants to join our team at Rosebank Park Extra Care Scheme in Harwich.
£12.83
Per hour
Full time
(Various hours available. Shifts range from 07.00 to 14.30 or 14.30 to 22.00)
Rosebank Park, Harwich, Essex

Key information

In this rewarding role, you'll support people to live independently in their own homes while promoting dignity, choice, and wellbeing. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while making a genuine impact on the lives of those you support.

About the role

  • Providing day-to-day support with personal care, mobility, nutrition and hydration, medication, and social activities.
  • Building positive, person-centred relationships and offering compassionate emotional support when needed.
  • Communicating effectively with customers, colleagues, and professionals, while maintaining accurate care records and documentation.
  • Supporting individuals with a variety of health needs, including dementia, mental health conditions, and end-of-life care.
  • Recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those in your care.
  • Working collaboratively with customers, families, and colleagues to develop and deliver person-centred care plans that reflect individual needs, goals, and preferences.

More about Rosebank

Rosebank Park is an Extra Care housing scheme in Harwich, operated by Orwell Housing Association. It is designed to help older adults maintain their independence while having access to support and care when needed.

In summary, Rosebank Park is not a traditional residential care home. It is an Extra Care community offering independent living with access to 24/7 care and support, making it suitable for older people who want to retain their own home while having reassurance that help is available when required.

Apply with Confidence

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.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we’re looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.


Requirements

We're seeking people who are kind, reliable, and passionate about helping others. Whether you're an experienced Care Assistant or looking to build a career in care, you'll bring empathy, patience, and a commitment to delivering outstanding support.

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

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.