Care Assistant (Waking Nights) – Deben View, Woodbridge Salary: £19,006.83 per year (FTE £25,342.44 per annum)Hours: 28.50 per week; PermanentShifts: Flexi Rota – Shift Pattern BelowRef: DV056Ready to make a difference?
Join our extra care team as an Orwell Care Assistant, here at Deben View, where you’ll play a vital role in the lives of our customers. Supporting them to stay in the comfort of their own home and live well. No two days are the same, and you’ll receive the learning and development you need to thrive at Orwell. Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation if appointed
Shifts
- Week One: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week Two: Friday, Sunday
- Week Three: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week Four: Friday, Sunday
Key responsibilities
- Providing day-to-day support with personal care, mobility, meals, hydration, medication, and social activities.
- Building positive, person-centred relationships and offering compassionate emotional support.
- Using effective communication, active listening, and observation to maintain accurate care records and documentation.
- Supporting individuals with a range of health needs, including dementia, mental health conditions, and end-of-life care.
- Following safeguarding procedures and responding appropriately to any concerns.
- Working collaboratively to develop and deliver person-centred care plans that reflect individual needs, goals, and preferences.
About Deben View
Deben View is located just moments from the River Deben in the historic market town of Woodbridge. The service is in the vibrant and welcoming community known for its riverside walks and independent shops. The scheme sits close to a wide range of local amenities, including doctors’ surgeries, dentists, cafés, public houses and boutique shops. Local bus services operate within easy reach of Deben View, the nearest bus stop is located only a couple of minutes from the scheme, providing straightforward travel into the town centre and surrounding areas. The service also has free staff parking onsite.
More benefits of joining #TeamOrwell
- 22 days annual leave (Please note that bank‑holiday work may be required as part of this role)
- Reward and recognition awards.
- Free DBS checks.
- Cashback Health plan.
- Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.
- Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
- Wellbeing programme.
Person Specification
- Care Certificate is desirable.
- QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable.
- Full driving licence is desirable.
Orwell is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and equality of opportunity.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adults’ Barred List.
Applicants who have lived or worked overseas within the last five years may also be required to provide a Statement of Good Conduct.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.
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