Care Assistant

Company: Orwell Housing Association Ltd
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Location: Kessingland
Job Description:

We are recruiting for a compassionate Care Assistant to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers every day. As a Care Assistant at Marram Green, you will embrace values of empathy, respect, and dignity while providing essential care to individuals in need. We prioritise a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • Supporting people through temporary or terminal illness
  • Helping with eating and drinking
  • Light domestic duties such as bed making
  • Supporting social, physical activities and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation

Personal Qualities

  • Warm and friendly with a natural caring nature
  • Great sense of humour and positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces
  • Good listening skills and supportive attitude
  • Desire to make a difference every day
  • Focus on the individual and not routine

Qualifications

  • Care Certificate desirable
  • QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent desirable
  • Full driving licence desirableEligible to work in the UK; right to work documentation must be provided if appointed
  • This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
  • All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC)

Marram Green is situated in the seaside village of Kessingland, approximately four miles south of Lowestoft, close to a doctor’s surgery, a variety of restaurants, boutique shops and public houses.

Benefits

  • 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
  • Reward and recognition awards
  • Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
  • Cashback Health plan
  • Access to Blue Light Card – membership fee applies
  • Ongoing training and development through the Orwell Academy
  • Wellbeing programme

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.

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.

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Posted: June 19th, 2026