Care Professional

Right at Home Ipswich, Woodbridge and Felixstowe

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home Ipswich Woodbridge & Felixstowe is hiring a Care Professional 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 offers visits of at least one hour so staff have time to get to know clients and provide unrushed care. The role is based in or around Ipswich, Kesgrave, Woodbridge, and Felixstowe.

Duties may include providing companionship, light housekeeping, helping clients with routines and personal care, preparing meals or shopping, and accompanying clients to appointments or outings. Care experience is not required; a caring nature and transferable skills are welcomed. Staff receive training and ongoing support, including shadowing experienced team members or a personal introduction to new clients.

Working patterns are negotiable and may include weekends only, weekends plus some evenings, or alternate weekends combined with daytime visits or evenings. The role offers between 12 and 40 hours per week, pay of £16.00 per hour on weekdays and £17.00 per hour during evenings and weekends, plus mileage paid between visits. The employer does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot offer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Have a caring nature and want to help others.
• Hold a full UK or EU/EEA driving licence.
• Have your own vehicle.
• Be reliable and able to work an agreed pattern.

Nice To Haves

• Personal experience caring for a loved one or transferable skills from retail, hospitality, hairdressing, or cleaning.
• Previous experience as a healthcare assistant (HCA) or carer.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients, who may otherwise be the only person they see that day.
• Assist with light housekeeping to maintain a tidy, safe, and comfortable home environment.
• Help clients with routines and personal care.
• Prepare meals or assist with shopping.
• Accompany clients to appointments or outings.
• Support older adults to live independently in their own homes.

Benefits

• Minimum one-hour visits to allow time to provide care without rushing.
• Negotiable working patterns and hours, from 12 to 40 hours per week.
• Pay of £16.00 per hour on weekdays and £17.00 per hour during evenings and weekends.
• Mileage paid between visits.
• Access to training and learning for career development.
• Training and ongoing support, including shadowing experienced team members or personal introductions to new clients.

What This Job Offers

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