Care Assistant / Companion - Felixstowe

Right at Home Ipswich, Woodbridge and Felixstowe

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home Ipswich Woodbridge & Felixstowe is hiring a Care Assistant / Companion to support mainly older adults in the local community to live independently in their own homes. The company is rated “Outstanding” by the CQC and provides visits of at least one hour so care staff have time to get to know clients and deliver unhurried support.

The role may include companionship, light housekeeping, helping with routines and personal care, preparing meals or shopping, and accompanying clients to appointments or outings. Care experience is not required; a caring nature is essential, and transferable skills from fields such as retail, hospitality, hairdressing, or cleaning may be relevant.

The working pattern is negotiable and can range from 12 to 40 hours per week, with examples including weekends only, weekends plus some evenings, or alternating weekends with daytime visits or evenings. The role requires living in or around Ipswich, Kesgrave, Woodbridge, or Felixstowe. Pay is £16.00 per hour on weekdays and £17.00 per hour on evenings and weekends, with mileage paid between visits. Training, ongoing support, and opportunities for career development are offered. The employer does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot offer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Have a caring nature and a desire to help others.
• Hold a full UK or EU/EEA driving licence.
• Have access to your own vehicle.
• Be reliable and able to work an agreed pattern.
• Live in or around Ipswich, Kesgrave, Woodbridge, or Felixstowe.

Nice To Haves

• Previous personal experience caring for a loved one or transferable skills from retail, hospitality, hairdressing, or cleaning may be relevant; a formal care background is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients, including clients who may have no other visitors that day.
• Assist with light housekeeping to keep clients’ homes tidy, safe, and comfortable.
• Help clients with routines and personal care.
• Prepare meals or assist with shopping.
• Accompany clients to appointments or outings.
• Support mainly older adults to live independently in their own homes.

Benefits

• Minimum one-hour visits.
• Negotiable working pattern, with 12 to 40 hours per week available.
• Pay of £16.00 per hour on weekdays and £17.00 per hour on evenings and weekends.
• Mileage paid between visits.
• Access to quality training and learning, with career development opportunities.
• Ongoing support, including shadowing experienced team members or a personal introduction to new clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed