Care Assistant

Care Assistant – Beaumont House, Walton on the Naze
£11.55 per hour
Various hours and opportunities available including relief/ bank
Job Ref: BMH013 Do you want to feel that you are doing more than just a job? Are you someone who has cared for a loved one or friend and feel that you have more to give? This is not only a chance to make a difference to other people’s lives, but also your own. The Role At Beaumont House we cherish values that define our commitment to exceptional caregiving. Join us as a Care Assistant, where compassion, integrity, and empathy guide every interaction. Embrace a culture of inclusivity, respect, and continuous learning. Your role goes beyond tasks – it's about fostering dignity and enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. If you share our values and are ready to make a genuine difference, apply now to be a valued member of our team. In caring for our customers, your main duties will include: • personal care
• medication administration
• supporting people through temporary or terminal illness
• helping with eating and drinking
• light domestic duties such as bed making
• support with social, physical activities and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation About you You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces. • you are a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude
• you want to make a difference every day
• you focus on the individual and not the routine
• you are warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces About Beaumont House … Beaumont House is located in Walton-on-the-Naze on the old Martello Caravan Park. This small historical coastal town is popular with bird watchers and is also an interesting area with buildings dating back to medieval times including an original Hanoverian tower. Beaumont House is located close to shopping facilities, cafes, local amenities and the Walton railway station. More reasons to apply…• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)
• Reward and recognition awards
• Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees applies.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme Interview Date: To be confirmed Person Specification... • Care Certificate, is desirable
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable
• Full driving licence, is desirable Before applying… Additional employment documents: Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment. Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC). The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more. 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. If there’s a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we’d like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call ) or emailing . Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the privacy notice - By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice – to the processing of your data as part of this application.

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