Care Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Southwold (Suffolk)
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Social Care
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Personal care Companionship Record keeping Communication Compassion Teamwork Support work Resident care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Care Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant at Oaklands House, Reydon, Suffolk. This is a permanent night shift role offering £12.90 per hour.

  • Location: Oaklands House, Reydon
  • Salary: £12.90 per hour
  • Hours: 48 hours per week on nights (8pm-8am, including every other weekend)
  • Closing Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026

Job Description

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely care home, Oaklands House. Oaklands House is located in the seaside town of Southwold in Suffolk. The house is surrounded by five acres of mature woodland. Inside the home is a handsome entrance hall which leads on to a number of exquisite reception rooms. The stunning south-facing conservatory is ideal for peace and quiet but is also a popular meeting place for residents and guests.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
  • Providing companionship and offering social interaction
  • Maintaining accurate resident records

Benefits

  • Company Pension
  • 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
  • Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Extensive training courses through [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy
  • Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
  • Blue Light Card offering discounts across retail and hospitality
  • Recognition and Long Service awards

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Established in 2005, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents. Oaklands House is a stunning building surrounded by 5 acres of woodland, located in the pretty seaside town of Southwold. The team here are second to none and are very proud of the work that they do.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today. For more information about Oaklands House, please visit this link.

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