Care assistant - Saxmundham at Orwell Housing Association

Position Care assistant - Saxmundham
Posted 08 Jul 2026
Expired 07 Aug 2026
Company Orwell Housing Association
Location United Kingdom | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Care assistant - Saxmundham

Want a role where you make a difference every day?

As a Care Assistant at our Extra Care service, Swann House, you'll support customers to live fulfilling, independent lives in the comfort of their own homes.

You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team that puts each tenant's wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work truly matters, apply today and start making a positive difference.

About Swann House:

Swann House is an Extra Care service situated in the market town of Saxmundham, in the heart of Suffolk's Heritage Coast region. The service is set on a quiet residential road and is less than half a mile from the town centre, which offers a good range of amenities including shops, cafs, public houses and a GP surgery.

Saxmundham also benefits from excellent transport links, with a bus stop approximately 200 yards from the service and regular local bus routes connecting the town with Leiston, Aldeburgh and surrounding villages.

More information about Swann House: Swann House, Saxmundham | Orwell Housing

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide support with daily living, including personal care, mobility, social activities, mealtimes and medication.
  • Build positive, personcentred relationships and offer emotional support.
  • Use clear communication, listening and observation skills, including recording and reporting in care plans.
  • Support people with a range of health needs, including dementia, mental health conditions and endoflife care.
  • Maintain an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and act appropriately.
  • Contribute to personcentred care planning focused on individual needs rather than tasks.

Why Join Orwell?

  • 22 days annual leave (pro rata) Please note that bankholiday work will 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.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before applying

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.

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.

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Job Info:

  • Company: Orwell Housing Association
  • Position: Care assistant - Saxmundham
  • Work Location: United Kingdom
  • Country: GB

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